How do I convert and adjust the conversion rate in edoc invoice link for IGF?

During invoice processing, the local currency of the company is recognized by default if you have not made any other configuration.

You may receive invoices in other currencies that do not match the local currency or the conversion function has not been configured. If the currencies of a processed invoice do not match, processing is canceled with an error.

Why does currency conversion take place in edoc invoice link for IGF?

By default, the local currency is used in edoc invoice link for IGF.

If you have now also configured invoices in other currencies in your organization and the currency conversion has not been configured correctly in IGF, the export of the invoices will be canceled with an error in edoc invoice link for IGF.

To correct the error, check in edoc invoice link for IGF whether the conversion parameters in edoc invoice link for IGF and whether the conversion of the currencies in the VEIS database have been specified correctly.

How to configure the conversion in edoc invoice link for IGF

Configure the database connections in the app details in the Datasources section. You need a connection to igf_db to convert currencies. Once you have established the connection, check and correct the app variables for the corresponding currency conversions.

For details about the app variables see: Configure data sources and app variables for edoc invoice link for IGF

The following app variables relate in particular to the conversion of currencies:

• currencyConvert

• localCurrency

• useTransferCurrencyRate

• exchangeRateDate

• veisDBSchema

• igfDBSchema

If you have correctly configured the app variables in edoc invoice link for IGF, you must enter the corresponding values for the conversion in the VEIS database schema.

To define the values in the IGF database schema

To convert the local currency into another currency, you must check the following fields in your IGF database schema and enter the data (e.g. conversion rate).

You must edit the following columns in the IGF database tables PUBFINANCESETUP_V and PUBEXCHANGERATE_V:

If you have any questions about the IGF database schemas or the conversion of currencies into IGF, please contact your IGF administration.