How To Fix GLE_FXR003 - Different exchange rate definition: change of document type not possible

GLE_FXR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_FXR - Currency translation with extended exchange rate

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Different exchange rate definition: change of document type not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_FXR003 - Different exchange rate definition: change of document type not possible ?

  The SAP error message GLE_FXR003, which states "Different exchange rate definition: change of document type not possible," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where there is an attempt to change the document type of a financial document that has different exchange rate definitions.
  
  Cause:
  This error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Different Exchange Rate Types: The document you are trying to change has been posted with a specific exchange rate type (e.g., average rate, spot rate), and the new document type you are trying to switch to has a different exchange rate type defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the document types in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be aligned, leading to inconsistencies in how exchange rates are handled.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how they can be modified, especially if they involve different currencies or exchange rate