How To Fix WS013 - Exchange rate was changed from & to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Exchange rate was changed from & to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS013 - Exchange rate was changed from & to &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS013 Exchange rate was changed from & to &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message indicates that the exchange rate used in a transaction has been changed during processing. The placeholders & and &2 represent the old and new exchange rates, respectively.
  This typically happens when:
  
  The exchange rate maintained in the system (e.g., in the exchange rate table or via the exchange rate type) has been updated or differs from the rate initially entered or assumed in the document.
  The system automatically adjusts the exchange rate to the current valid rate during document posting or currency conversion.
  There might be a discrepancy between the exchange rate entered manually and the one maintained in the system.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During posting of financial documents (e.g., FI documents, vendor/customer invoices).
  When currency conversion is involved and the system checks the exchange rate against the current valid rate.
  When exchange rates are updated in the system after the document was created but before posting.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Settings:
  
  Verify the exchange rate type used in the transaction (e.g., M for average rate, B for bank rate).
  Check the exchange rate maintained in transaction OB08 for the relevant currency pair and date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Exchange Rate if Needed:
  
  If the exchange rate in the document is incorrect or outdated, update it manually to match the current rate.
  Alternatively, allow the system to update the exchange rate automatically if this is acceptable for your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Document Date and Exchange Rate Validity:
  
  Ensure the document date corresponds to the date for which the exchange rate is valid.
  If the document date is in the past, the exchange rate might have changed since then.
  
  
  
  Customizing / Configuration:
  
  Check if the system is configured to allow exchange rate changes during posting.
  In some cases, you can configure the system to prevent automatic exchange rate changes or to warn the user.
  
  
  
  User Training / Awareness:
  
  Inform users about the importance of using correct exchange rates.
  Train users to check exchange rates before posting documents involving currency conversion.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions and Tables:
  
  OB08 – Maintain Exchange Rates
  FB50 / FB60 / FB70 – Posting Financial Documents
  FAGL_FC_VAL – Foreign Currency Valuation
  TCURR – Exchange Rate Table (database table)
  OB22 – Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Exchange rate in the document differs from the current exchange rate maintained in the system.
  Effect: System notifies that the exchange rate was changed from the old value to the new value.
  Solution: Verify and update exchange rates in OB08, adjust document exchange rate if necessary, and ensure correct configuration and user awareness.
  
  
  If you want to suppress this message or handle it differently, you may need to check your system's message control or consult with your SAP FI consultant for customizing options.