How To Fix IHC804 - Account amount & (from account &) cannot be converted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Account amount & (from account &) cannot be converted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC804 - Account amount & (from account &) cannot be converted ?

  The SAP error message IHC804 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of account amounts in the context of the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the currency or the account settings between the involved entities in an intercompany transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The amounts being processed may be in different currencies, and the system is unable to convert them due to missing or incorrect exchange rates.
  Account Settings: The accounts involved may not be set up correctly for the transaction type or may not have the necessary configurations for currency conversion.
  Missing Exchange Rates: The required exchange rates for the currencies involved may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the IHC settings, such as the settings for the involved company codes or the intercompany accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currencies for the accounts involved in the transaction are correctly set up and that the amounts are in the expected currencies.
  Maintain Exchange Rates: Verify that the necessary exchange rates are maintained in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and ensuring that the rates for the relevant currency pairs are present and valid.
  Review Account Configuration: Check the configuration of the accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are set up for the correct transaction types and that they allow for currency conversion.
  Transaction Type Settings: Review the settings for the intercompany transaction types in the IHC configuration to ensure they are correctly defined.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, create a test transaction with known values to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with specific data or a broader configuration problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (for exchange rates), OBA5 (for account determination), and IHC configuration transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the IHC804 error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Intercompany Financial Management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IHC804 error message in your SAP system.