How To Fix T8421 - Cash flow calc. w/ spot rates not supported for this type of transactions

T8421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Cash flow calc. w/ spot rates not supported for this type of transactions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8421 - Cash flow calc. w/ spot rates not supported for this type of transactions ?

  The SAP error message T8421, which states "Cash flow calc. w/ spot rates not supported for this type of transactions," typically occurs in the context of cash flow calculations involving foreign currency transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform cash flow calculations using spot rates for the specific type of transaction you are processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type you are trying to process may not support cash flow calculations with spot rates. This can happen if the transaction is not configured to handle foreign currency valuations or if it is a type that does not require such calculations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for cash flow calculations with spot rates for certain transaction types.
  Missing Data: Required data for the cash flow calculation, such as exchange rates or transaction details, may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Currency Settings: