How To Fix SG121 - Conversion factors differ from the factors for exchange rate type 'M'

SG121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Conversion factors differ from the factors for exchange rate type 'M'

What causes this issue?

An exchange rate type which differs from the average rate can only be
used for FI documents if the conversion factors for this exchange rate
type agrees with those for exchange rate type M for all currencies.

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?

Try to keep the conversion factors the same as the factors for exchange
rate type 'M'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG121 - Conversion factors differ from the factors for exchange rate type 'M' ?

  The SAP error message SG121 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the conversion factors defined in the system and the factors for the exchange rate type 'M' (which typically stands for the average exchange rate). This error usually arises during currency conversion processes, such as when posting transactions that involve multiple currencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Conversion Factors: The conversion factors for the currencies involved in the transaction do not match the expected factors for the exchange rate type 'M'.
  Incorrect Configuration: The exchange rate type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Exchange Rates: There may be missing exchange rates for the currencies involved, or the rates may not be updated.
  Currency Settings: The currency settings in the document or transaction may not align with the defined exchange rates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to view and maintain exchange rates.
  Ensure that the exchange rates for the