How To Fix G06071 - Historical exchange rate: Reported investment data has book value of zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Historical exchange rate: Reported investment data has book value of zero

What causes this issue?

In the additional financial data for investments entered for
activity/activity number &V2&, period/fiscal year &V4&, and upper unit
&V3&, both the book value in local currency and the book value in group
currency for investee unit &V1& equals zero.

System Response

Investment data with a book value of zero in both the local currency and
the group currency is used with a quotient of one in the calculation of
the historical exchange rate.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G06071 - Historical exchange rate: Reported investment data has book value of zero ?

  The SAP error message G06071, which states "Historical exchange rate: Reported investment data has book value of zero," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting and currency conversion in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with investment data and historical exchange rates.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Book Value: The primary cause of this error is that the investment data being reported has a book value of zero. This can happen if:
  
  The asset has not been properly initialized or capitalized.
  The asset has been fully depreciated or disposed of.
  There is a data entry error or missing data in the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Historical Exchange Rate Issues: The error may also arise if the system is trying to apply a historical exchange rate to an asset that has no value, which is not meaningful.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the asset master record in SAP and verify that the asset has been properly capitalized and has a non-zero book value.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including acquisition costs and depreciation settings.
  
  
  
  Review Depreciation:
  
  Check if the asset has been fully depreciated. If so, consider whether the asset should still be included in the report or if it should be disposed of.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Corrections:
  
  If there are data entry errors, correct them in the asset master record. Ensure that all relevant financial data is accurately entered.
  
  
  
  Reporting Parameters:
  
  Review the parameters used in the report that triggered the error. Ensure that the selection criteria do not inadvertently include assets with a zero book value.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling historical exchange rates and investment data.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or S_ALR_87011963 (Asset History Sheet) to review asset details.
  Depreciation Areas: Ensure that the relevant depreciation areas are set up correctly in the asset configuration.
  Currency Settings: Check the currency settings in your SAP system to ensure that they are configured correctly for the reporting period in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the G06071 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.