How to use CX40 - Currency translation


SAP Transaction Code - Details

  • Transaction Code: CX40

    Description: Currency translation

    Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

    Menu Path:

    • Accounting > Enterprise Controlling > Consolidation > Data Collection > Automatic Posting > Currency Translation > Execute
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    • Program: FICUMR00

      Screen: 1000

      Authorization Object: E_CS_CACTT

    • Development Package: FC00

      Package Description: Cons: General consolidation (cannot be assign.to FC01-FC09)

      Parent Package: APPL

    • Module/Component: EC-CS

      Description: Consolidation


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  • SAP Tcode: CX40 - Currency translation
    
    Overview:
    CX40 is a SAP transaction code used for Currency translation in SAP. It is used to convert the currency of a document from one currency to another. This is useful for companies that operate in multiple countries and need to convert their documents into the local currency. 
    
    Functionality:
    CX40 allows users to convert documents from one currency to another. This is done by entering the document number, the original currency, and the target currency. The system then calculates the exchange rate and converts the document into the target currency. 
    
    Step-by-step How to Use:
    1. Enter transaction code CX40 in the command field. 
    2. Enter the document number, original currency, and target currency in the appropriate fields. 
    3. Click “Execute” to calculate the exchange rate and convert the document into the target currency. 
    4. The converted document will be displayed on screen. 
    
    Other Recommendations:
    It is important to note that CX40 only converts documents from one currency to another; it does not convert amounts from one currency to another. For this purpose, users should use transaction code FAGL_FC_VAL or FAGL_FCV1. Additionally, users should always check the exchange rate before converting a document as it may have changed since the last time it was used.
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