How To Fix O1251 - Reference exchange type & differs from exchange type &

O1251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Reference exchange type & differs from exchange type &

What causes this issue?

The exchange type of the exchange agreement you want to copy differs
from the exchange type you have entered on the initial screen.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1251 - Reference exchange type & differs from exchange type & ?

  The SAP error message O1251, which states "Reference exchange type & differs from exchange type &," typically occurs in the context of foreign currency transactions or when dealing with exchange rates in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the reference exchange type and the exchange type being used in a transaction or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Exchange Types: The error arises when the system detects that the exchange type defined in the transaction does not match the reference exchange type that is expected or configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the exchange rate settings, where the reference exchange type is not aligned with the exchange type used in the transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during transaction processing can lead to this error, especially if the user selects an incorrect exchange type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange