Negative Exchange rate

Hi,
In the FM u201C READ_EXCHANGE_RATEu201D
if we convert AUD to USD we get = 0.8290 exchange rate
and for USD to AUD we get = -0.8290 exchange rate.
So why there is negative exchange rate and error in rates.

Hi
The negative sign of rate between two currency A and B means A has a value bigger than B.
So if B is 0,8 A the rate between A and B is stored -0,8, than rate between B and A will be 0,8.
Max

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I tried the conversion routine to convert from external to internal and vice versa, but it is not able to convert '/' (slash). When we entered slash in the screen, the value captured is in negatinve ( eg screen entry /1,2 , value captured -1.2) and we cannot post with negative exchange rate. Slash is used for dividing exchange rate.

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Hi,
I gave the OB08 entries, not sure if you wanted me to explain the logic. Here it is..
Maintain 'Indirect quotation' from Local currency(USD) to Transaction currency(CAD) and 'Direct quotation' from Transaction currency(CAD) to Local currency(USD).
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The following settings have been made in the standard system:
- Direct quotation: ' '
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If a standard form of quotation has not been specified for a currency pair, the system automatically uses direct quotation.
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at date 01.02.09, exchange rate on PO is fixed.
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to the forex account. So l get this:
Dr Stock account
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Hi
If you fix the exchange rate indicator in purchase order, and doing GR (different exchange rate has been maintianed in OB08), then you inventory will be valuated at PO exchange rate. Difference will go to gain/loss on exchange rate (foreign currency exchange rate account). Same will be negated by price difference account.
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At the time of PO (ME21N), I have check the box of "Exchange Rate Fixed" and it works fine and fetches the same exchange rate MIRO Info..(Exchange Rate and Currency is copied from Purchase Order # ).
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The issue is with APP (F110), while i am editing the Proposal, It shows the table EXCHANGE RATE after running the it. The exchange rates fetches from the table.
Note: I had checked the FBZP settings for paying company code
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Hi Mallikarjuna ,
Exchange rate at PO Item level is not possible.
However, can suggest one work around -
Add two <b>condition types</b> (one positive and one negative ) in your " Calculation Schema " with calculation type as 'Percentage'.[ Just like Surcharge and Discount ]
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Alll Experts.
I am stuck up at one level , that is Exchange Rate issue.
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Maintain 'Indirect quotation' from Local currency(USD) to Transaction currency(CAD) and 'Direct quotation' from Transaction currency(CAD) to Local currency(USD).
Direct quotation is where the cost of one unit of foreign currency is given in units of local currency, whereas indirect quotation is where the cost of one unit of local currency is given in units of foreign currency.
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The following settings have been made in the standard system:
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Direct exchange rates do not have a prefix.
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Direct or indirect quotation can be maintained as the standard form of quotation for a certain currency pair. You use:
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         - '2' for indirect quotation
If a standard form of quotation has not been specified for a currency pair, the system automatically uses direct quotation.
You make the settings in the IMG: General Settings -- Currencies -- Set Standard for Direct/Indirect Quotation per Currency Pair.
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Incorrect Exchange Rate Differences Generated

Hi All,
My client's version is 8.8 SP0 PL21.
I run the Exchange Rate for GL Account (eg Bank Account) to revalue it at month end.
The local currency = USD.
The EUR Bank Account Balance is USD 1900.00 with EUR 1400.00 (as example). It is a Debit Balance in the GL.
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Hi Jitin,
The "Display Credit Balance with Negative Sign" is ticked. So, only Credit Balance will display with negative.
I have checked the Demo Company, it is also showing the same display. The Customer's positive balance is displayed as negative value in Exchange Rate Differences.
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My client has got one issue on GR/IR clearing thru MR11.
There is one PO with IR happend first( lets say on 01/01/2008) and then GR on 15/01/2008 . on the same day of GR , there is Goods return ( 15/01/2008) for complete good receitpt. Credit memo posted in next posting period ( ex. 02/02/2008) . As it is posted in different period there is exchange rate diffenence between Invoice and credit return. So when user is doing MR11 the system saying there is inconsistency for the difference amount. Thats the reason we could not able to clear that PO.
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Hello
Requirement:
Our requirement is we want to control the manual exchange rate entry(user type or otherwise) at different form e.g. AP Invoice screen,AR Invoice,GL JV.
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1.Can we take their suggest given our process that changing the rate to corporate will restrict manual intervention of the user.
2.whether definition access set feature available in 11.5.10.2 and if so how can we configure.
3.What is the best way to restrict user from manual intervention.

Hello.
For the mentioned forms, you can use Forms Personalization to force users to use a certain type(s) of exchange rate.
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Hi Friends,
I have a free of charge order. While doing the Post Goods Issue step, I am getting the following error message
Ambiguous EUR/USD exchange rate relations
Message no. SG028
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I have also made sure that the entries are properly maintained in SPRO - General Settings - Currencies - Define Translation Ratios for Currency Translation.
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Hi Christian,
Thanks for your time.
I've found the below entries in OBBS
M   USD    EUR     01.01.1900        100 : 1
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In OB07 for exchange rate Type M all the fields (Ref. currency, Buy and Sell rate) and the check boxes are blank. it is still unclear for me being a logistics guy
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M   GBP    EUR     01.01.2000        1 : 1
M   EUR    GBP     01.01.2000        1 : 1
Alaternative currency is blank in this case as well.
Does the valid from date or the ratio make any difference?
I could not clarify with my FI consultant as he is on vacation. Could you please let me know how to fix it.
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My client has a manufacturing operations in Venezuela.   They regularly import production materials as well as supplies etc. to run the business. The Venezuelan government defines the exchange rate on different types of purchases against the US Dollar.
When the goods are purchased the exchange rate is not known. The Exchange rate has to be applied to the transaction at the time of goods receipt. The exchange rate will be different for different types of purchases. For example: Raw materials are 2.6 Bs per dollar, Supplies are 4.3 Bs per dollar and all other purchases are at the rate of 5.3 Bs per dollar. The exchange rate must be entered correctly at the time of entering the Goods Receipt.
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In import PO, Exchange rate is not picking from PO

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hi
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Thanks

Hi Zafar,
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pl. help me. I am not able to clear open item in f-03 which is maintained in BRL. I am posting payment in usd. the error reads:
Ex.rate diff.accts are incomplete
Diagnosis
The accounts for posting exchange rate differences could not be determined. For the specified G/L account and the specified currency key, the accounts are only specified incompletely. Either the accounts for the implemented exchange rate difference, the accounts for the valuation differences or the balance sheet adjustment account are missing.
System response
The system cannot generate the exchange rate difference posting.
Procedure
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T.Code OB09 Define G/L , Currency and Currency Type.
Before that you would have the GL account please create in FS00.
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I appreciate any assistance. Even if you think this scenario is not possible, that would be valuable information.
Kind regards,
James

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