How To Fix KX806 - Currency for field &1 in field catalog has changed from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Currency for field &1 in field catalog has changed from &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX806 - Currency for field &1 in field catalog has changed from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message KX806 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the currency settings for a specific field in the field catalog. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an attempt to process data that involves currency conversion or when the currency settings for a particular field have changed.
  Cause:
  The error message KX806 is triggered when:
  
  The currency for a specific field (e.g., a cost element or a revenue account) has been changed in the system configuration or master data.
  The system is trying to process a transaction or report that references the field with the old currency setting, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX806 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the field catalog in the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA).
  Verify the currency settings for the field in question and ensure they are consistent with the expected values.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant cost elements, profit centers, or other objects involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the currency settings are correct and consistent across all relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Update Transactions:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction data to ensure that it aligns with the current currency settings.
  If necessary, update or re-enter the transaction data to reflect the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB08 (for currency settings) or KOB1 (for CO document display) to investigate the issue further.
  Currency Types: Be aware of the different currency types in SAP (e.g., transaction currency, group currency, and object currency) and how they relate to your configuration.
  Change Logs: Check change logs or audit trails to see if there were any recent changes made to the currency settings that could have triggered the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KX806 error and implement a solution to resolve it.