How To Fix 3G240 - Error during conversion of the currency amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Error during conversion of the currency amount

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred when converting the document lines into an
external format because the specified currency could not be converted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G240 - Error during conversion of the currency amount ?

  The SAP error message 3G240, which indicates "Error during conversion of the currency amount," typically arises during processes that involve currency conversion, such as posting transactions, generating reports, or executing financial operations. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the currency pair involved in the transaction may not be maintained in the system.
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code used in the transaction might be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type (e.g., transaction currency, local currency) may not be set up correctly.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates are often maintained for specific periods.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the financial module settings.
  Data Type Mismatch: There could be a mismatch in the data types expected