How To Fix G06068 - The calculated historical exchange rate is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G06 - SAP Cons - Error Message re. Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 068

• Message text: The calculated historical exchange rate is negative

What causes this issue?

The average historical exchange rate was calculated from the local
currency of the investee unit into group currency based on the
additional financial data of investment for activity/activity number
&V1&, upper unit &V2&, and investee unit &V3& in period/year &V4&.
However, this is negative and thus cannot be used.

System Response

The system does not translate anything based on this rate.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the additional financial data of investment concerned.
Make sure that useful book values are defined for all investment data
concerned in the local currency of the investee unit and in group
currency.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G06068 - The calculated historical exchange rate is negative ?

  The SAP error message G06068, which states "The calculated historical exchange rate is negative," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving currency exchange rates. This error indicates that the system has attempted to calculate an exchange rate based on historical data, but the result is negative, which is not valid for exchange rates.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The exchange rate types or the historical exchange rates may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or missing data in the relevant financial documents or master data that leads to the calculation of a negative exchange rate.
  Currency Pair Issues: The specific currency pair being used may not have valid historical exchange rates, or the rates may have been incorrectly entered or maintained.
  Time Frame Issues: The date range for the historical exchange rate may not cover the transaction date, leading to a failure in retrieving a valid rate.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to review the exchange rate types and ensure that the historical rates are correctly maintained for the relevant currency pairs.
  Ensure that the exchange rates are valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Historical Data:
  
  Check the historical exchange rates for the specific currency pair in question. Ensure that there are no negative values and that the rates are correctly entered.
  If necessary, update or correct the historical exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Data:
  
  Review the financial documents or transactions that triggered the error. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that there are no discrepancies in the currency amounts.
  
  
  
  Check Date Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date falls within the range of the historical exchange rates maintained in the system. If the rates are missing for the required date, you may need to add them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling exchange rates and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as they may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBA1 (Maintain Exchange Rate Types), and OBA3 (Define Exchange Rate Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates related to exchange rate handling.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.