How To Fix SG012 - Conversions using multiple different exchange rate types are not possible

SG012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SG - Global Pool for Cross-Application Developments

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Conversions using multiple different exchange rate types are not possible

What causes this issue?

A curency conversion routine has replaced one exchange rate type with
another. This is only allowed once to avoid self-referentiality.

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?

Check the different exchange rate type from &V1& and the currency pair
&V2& / &V3&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG012 - Conversions using multiple different exchange rate types are not possible ?

  The SAP error message SG012, which states "Conversions using multiple different exchange rate types are not possible," typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform currency conversion using different exchange rate types in a single transaction or report. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during financial reporting, currency translation, or when processing transactions that involve multiple currencies.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Multiple Exchange Rate Types: The system is trying to convert amounts using different exchange rate types (e.g., spot rate, average rate) in a single calculation or report.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the system may not allow for the mixing of different exchange rate types for the same transaction or report.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of currencies that require different exchange rate types can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SG012 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Types:
  
  Review the