How To Fix 1B211 - Error during amount conversion of pool limits from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B - BKK: General Texts

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Error during amount conversion of pool limits from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The pool limits could not be re-calculated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain conversion Customizing and then have the pool limits
re-calculated. (You can do the latter, for example, by creating a dummy
limit on one of the pool accounts).

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B211 - Error during amount conversion of pool limits from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1B211 indicates that there is an issue during the conversion of amounts related to pool limits. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with budgetary controls in SAP systems, particularly in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message 1B211 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The system may be trying to convert amounts from one currency to another, and there may be a problem with the exchange rates or the currency settings in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the pool limits or budgetary controls, leading to discrepancies in the expected amounts.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect amounts or limits defined in the system.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Exchange Rates: If the exchange rates are not maintained or are incorrect for the currencies involved, this can lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 1B211 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify that the currency settings in the system are correct. Ensure that the currencies involved in the transaction are properly defined.
  
  
  Review Exchange Rates: Check the exchange rates maintained in the system. Ensure that the rates are up-to-date and correctly defined for the currencies being used.
  
  
  Validate Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to pool limits and budgetary controls. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined and aligned with the business requirements.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the amounts or limits defined in the system. Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) or S_ALR_87013611 (for budget reports) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error message 1B211 in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 1B211 error in your SAP system.