E1: 54R: P54R10 Inverts Currency Exchange Rate When Exchange Method Varies (Doc ID 2776744.1)

Last updated on SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Applies to:

Symptoms

When the exchange rate Conversion Method (Y/Z) varies in the exchange rate dated record, independent of the Conversion Method (Y/Z) used in the accounting constants, The F54R11 rental details domestic amounts are inverted when converted for a foreign currency amount entered in P45R10.

Steps:

1. For a multi-currency environment, set the Accounting constants for Conversion Method (Y/Z) as either Y/Z.
2. Enter an exchange rate record using the opposite (inverted) Conversion Method (Y/Z) Z/Y.
3. Enter P4310 or P4210 Foreign order using the dates for the exchange rate record. F4311 records, for example, writes both domestic (converted) amounts and (entered) foreign amounts as expected using the exchange rate record that uses a different conversion method than entered in the constants. OK so far.
4. Enter P54R10 foreign order using the same exchange rate record. F54R11 records writes the domestic (converted) amounts and (entered) foreign amounts, which are converted in inverse of the expected conversion method. This is inconsistent with purchase order or sales order entry programs.

Cause