How To Fix FW049 - Bill of exchange not posted in currency selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FW - Bills of Exchange and Other International Developments

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Bill of exchange not posted in currency selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW049 - Bill of exchange not posted in currency selected ?

  The SAP error message FW049, which states "Bill of exchange not posted in currency selected," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the currency of the bill of exchange and the currency settings in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency of the bill of exchange does not match the currency of the transaction or the currency settings in the vendor/customer master data.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for handling bills of exchange in the specified currency may not be set up in the system.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type used for the bill of exchange may not be valid or recognized in the current context.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for posting may have restrictions related to currency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Verify that the currency of the bill of exchange matches the currency of the associated vendor or customer.
  Ensure that the currency is correctly set in the document you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the currency settings are correct and consistent with the bill of exchange.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for bills of exchange is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking transaction codes related to bills of exchange (e.g., OBPM1 for configuration).
  Make sure that the currency is allowed for the specific document type being used.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows for the currency of the bill of exchange.
  
  
  
  Transaction Currency:
  
  If you are using multiple currencies, ensure that the transaction currency is correctly defined and that the necessary exchange rates are maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBPM1: Configuration for bills of exchange.
  FB60/FB70: For posting vendor/customer invoices.
  FBL1N/FBL5N: For displaying vendor/customer line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known bugs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on bills of exchange and currency handling.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FW049 error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.