How To Fix WS279 - Exchange rate information in document &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Exchange rate information in document &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

Both a direct and an indirect quotation were transferred for the
exchange rate. This is not allowed.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS279 - Exchange rate information in document &1 is inconsistent ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS279: Exchange rate information in document &1 is inconsistent:
  
  Error Message
  WS279: Exchange rate information in document &1 is inconsistent
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the document number where the inconsistency is detected.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the exchange rate data within a financial document in SAP. Specifically, the exchange rate information entered or derived for the document does not align with the expected or configured exchange rates in the system.
  Common causes include:
  
  The exchange rate type or date used in the document does not match the exchange rate maintained in the system.
  The exchange rate entered manually conflicts with the system-calculated exchange rate.
  Exchange rate differences between line items in the document.
  Inconsistent exchange rate data between header and line items.
  Exchange rate tables or currency exchange rates are not maintained or are outdated.
  Custom validations or user exits that enforce strict exchange rate consistency.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WS279 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Verify that the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair and date are correctly maintained.
  Ensure the exchange rate type used in the document is maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Exchange Rate Data:
  
  Review the document (&1) in question.
  Check the exchange rate at the header and line item levels.
  Ensure that the exchange rate is consistent throughout the document.
  
  
  
  Adjust Exchange Rate or Document Data:
  
  If the exchange rate is incorrect, correct it either manually or by re-posting the document with the correct exchange rate.
  If the document was posted with an incorrect exchange rate, consider reversing and reposting with correct data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the exchange rate type assigned in the company code and document type settings.
  Check if any custom validations or user exits are enforcing exchange rate consistency and adjust if necessary.
  
  
  
  Recalculate or Update Exchange Rates:
  
  If the document allows, recalculate the exchange rate or update the document with the correct exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address bugs or known issues related to WS279.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08 – Maintain Exchange Rates
  FB03 – Display Document (to check document details)
  F-02 – Post Document (to repost if needed)
  OBBS – Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  
  SAP Tables:
  
  TCURR – Exchange Rates
  BKPF – Accounting Document Header
  BSEG – Accounting Document Segment
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module documentation on currency and exchange rate management.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to exchange rate inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WS279: Exchange rate information in document &1 is inconsistent
  
  
  Cause
  Mismatch or inconsistency in exchange rate data within the document
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct exchange rates in OB08, check document data, adjust or repost document
  
  
  Related
  OB08, FB03, F-02, exchange rate tables (TCURR), SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the document number (&1), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.