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Exchange rates are used in a sourcing document to compare responses if suppliers use currencies other than the default currency specified on the Header page of a sourcing document.

The Currency Exchange Rates channel can show currency exchange rates for two or more types of currency that are compared to a base currency.

In the Currency Exchange Rates channel, you can do the following:

  • Select a base currency

  • Add a currency to compare against the base currency and view the exchange rates

Features

Field Help for the Currency Exchange Rates Channel

Function

Description

USD/Unit

USD can be any base currency. Unit refers to any comparison currency. The exchange rate indicates how many units of the base currency are equal to one unit of the comparison currency.

Units/USD

Units refer to any comparison currency. USD can be any base currency. The exchange rate indicates how many units of the comparison currency are equal to one unit of the base currency.

Activities

Selecting a Base Currency in the Currency Exchange Rates Channel

  1. In the Currency Exchange Rates channel, choose Edit.

  2. On the Header page, deselect the Use Channel Default Parameters checkbox.

  3. Under Parameter Values, choose Edit for the base currency.

  4. In the dialog box, for the Value field, select a new base currency.

  5. Choose OK.

  6. Save your entries.

Note Note

To return to the default currency, select the Use Channel Default Parameters checkbox.

End of the note.

Recommendation Recommendation

Except for selecting a base currency and adding a comparison currency, SAP recommends that you ask your system administrator to do any editing in the Currency Exchange Rates channel.

End of the recommendation.
Adding a Comparison Currency in the Currency Exchange Rates Channel

Exchange rates are used in a sourcing document to compare responses if suppliers use currencies other than the default currency specified on the Header page of a sourcing document.

To add a comparison currency:

  1. In the Currency Exchange Rates channel, choose Edit.

  2. Under Currencies, choose Add.

  3. In the dialog box, for the Currency field, select a comparison currency.

  4. Choose OK.

  5. Save your entries.