How To Fix KH836 - Currencies were translated (operating concern currency -> entry currency)

KH836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Currencies were translated (operating concern currency -> entry currency)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH836 - Currencies were translated (operating concern currency -> entry currency) ?

  The SAP error message KH836 indicates that there is an issue with currency translation in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). Specifically, it suggests that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the operating concern currency and the entry currency during the posting of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Mismatch: The error typically arises when the system attempts to post data in a currency that does not match the expected currency for the operating concern. For example, if the operating concern is set to use a specific currency (like the company code currency), but the data being posted is in a different currency, the system will attempt to translate the currencies, leading to this error.
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: If the necessary exchange rates for converting between the operating concern currency and the entry currency are not maintained in the system, this can also trigger the error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the settings