How To Fix 1B202 - Currency &1 is not participating E.conv.currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B - BKK: General Texts

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Currency &1 is not participating E.conv.currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B202 - Currency &1 is not participating E.conv.currency ?

  The SAP error message 1B202 indicates that a specific currency (denoted as &1) is not participating in the exchange rate conversion for the specified currency. This typically occurs in scenarios where currency conversion is required, such as in financial transactions, reporting, or when dealing with multiple currencies in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Not Defined: The currency in question is not defined in the system for exchange rate conversion.
  Exchange Rate Not Maintained: There may not be any exchange rate maintained for the currency pair involved.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency might not be set up correctly in the currency type configuration.
  Inactive Currency: The currency may be inactive or not allowed for certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the currency pair are maintained.
  Ensure that the currency in question is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  If the exchange rate is missing, you can maintain it in the same transaction (OB08). Enter the relevant currency pair and the exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Type:
  
  Check the configuration for currency types in the system. Ensure that the currency is set up correctly for the required currency type.
  
  
  
  Activate Currency:
  
  If the currency is inactive, you may need to activate it in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configurations related to currency conversion that may be applicable to your scenario.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify currency settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OB07: Define currency types.
  OB22: Define currencies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion and error messages.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1B202 and ensure that the currency is properly set up for exchange rate conversion in your SAP system.