F5212 - Exchange rate & deviates from table rate & by & %

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Exchange rate & deviates from table rate & by & %

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5212 - Exchange rate & deviates from table rate & by & % ?

  The SAP error message F5212 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the exchange rate used in a transaction and the exchange rate defined in the system's exchange rate table. Specifically, it states that the exchange rate deviates from the table rate by a certain percentage.
  Cause:
  
  Exchange Rate Variance: The exchange rate used in the transaction is significantly different from the rate defined in the exchange rate table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The exchange rate table may not be updated or configured correctly.
  Transaction Date: The exchange rate for the date of the transaction may not be available or may have changed.
  Currency Settings: The currency settings in the transaction may not align with the expected settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Table:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to view and maintain exchange rates.
  Ensure that the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair is correctly defined for the transaction date.
  
  
  
  Update Exchange Rates:
  
  If the exchange rate is outdated, update it to reflect the current market rates.
  You can also set up automatic updates for exchange rates if your organization requires frequent changes.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Verify the currency and amount in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  Check if the transaction date is correct and corresponds to the date for which the exchange rate is defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tolerance Levels:
  
  If the deviation is acceptable for your business processes, you may consider adjusting the tolerance levels for exchange rate differences in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  FB50: General ledger document entry (where you might encounter this error).
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the settings in SPRO under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Exchange Rate Types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to exchange rates and this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F5212 error and implement a solution to resolve it.