How To Fix VAL815 - Book exchange rate was used to record the impairment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VAL - Treasury: Messages for General Valuation

• Message number: 815

• Message text: Book exchange rate was used to record the impairment

What causes this issue?

Generally, the write-down affecting profit/loss for recording the
impairment is calculated using the market exchange rate in valuation
currency. However, for this position this calculation would result in a
negative book value in valuation currency.

System Response

The book exchange rate was used to convert the write-down affecting
profit/loss from position currency to valuation currency. This is the
same rate as the one that exists after the earlier valuations have been
reset. This ensures that the position is consistent after impairment has
been recorded.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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