How To Fix KX895 - Translation type &1 and &2 &3 are incompatible ( &4 )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Translation type &1 and &2 &3 are incompatible ( &4 )

What causes this issue?

You chose &V2& &V3& and currency translation type &V1&. Currency
translation type &V1& contains &V2& &V4&.
This is incompatible if
RESET N1
a currency was entered directly and, in addition, a currency is
contained in the translation type or
a currency was not entered directly nor is a currency contained in the
translation type.

System Response

Currency translation was not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Choose a combination of currency and translation type in which either
RESET N1
a currency is entered directly and the translation type does not
contain a currency or
a currency is not entered directly but the translation type contains a
currency.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX895 - Translation type &1 and &2 &3 are incompatible ( &4 ) ?

  The SAP error message KX895 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the translation types specified in the system. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when dealing with translations of currencies or values.
  Cause:
  The error message KX895 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incompatible Translation Types: The translation types specified in the configuration or during the execution of a transaction are not compatible with each other. This can happen if you are trying to use different translation methods that are not allowed to be combined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the settings for the currency translation types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect or missing entries in the translation tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX895 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Translation Types: Review the translation types being used in the transaction or report that triggered the error. Ensure that they are compatible with each other.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Navigate to the controlling area settings and check the currency translation settings.
  Ensure that the translation types are correctly defined and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the translation types and their compatibility.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) or OKB9 (for defining translation types) to check and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  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 KX895 error in your SAP system.