How To Fix RW402 - Error when updating FI/CO document currency data

RW402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RW - Interface to Accounting

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Error when updating FI/CO document currency data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RW402 - Error when updating FI/CO document currency data ?

  The SAP error message RW402 typically occurs when there is an issue with updating the currency data in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) documents. This error can arise due to various reasons, including inconsistencies in currency settings, missing exchange rates, or issues with document postings.
  Causes of RW402 Error
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: The system may not have the necessary exchange rates defined for the currencies involved in the transaction.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type used in the document may not be compatible with the settings in the system.
  Document Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the document data that prevent the currency update from being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the FI/CO settings related to currency handling can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to perform the update can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions to RW402 Error
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check