How To Fix 3I084 - Error while converting currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Error while converting currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I084 - Error while converting currency ?

  The SAP error message 3I084, which indicates "Error while converting currency," typically arises during transactions that involve currency conversion, such as when posting financial documents or executing reports that require currency translation. Here are some common causes, potential 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 may 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 in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair are maintained.
  If not, you can enter the required exchange rates for the relevant date.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Codes:
  
  Ensure that the currency codes used in the transaction are valid and correctly spelled.
  You can check valid currency codes in the SAP system using transaction code OB07.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date falls within the range of valid exchange rates. If the date is outside the range, you may need to update the exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to currencies in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on currency conversion and related settings.
  
  
  
  Contact 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OB07: Define currencies.
  FB50: General ledger posting (to test if the error occurs during posting).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to currency conversion errors.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform currency conversions and access the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 3I084 error in SAP.