How To Fix 56518 - Rate fixing between & and &. Explicit entry not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Rate fixing between & and &. Explicit entry not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56518 - Rate fixing between & and &. Explicit entry not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 56518, "Rate fixing between & and &. Explicit entry not allowed," typically occurs in the context of currency exchange rates or pricing conditions in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to manually enter a rate or price that is not allowed due to the system's configuration or the way the rate is defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Rate Fixing Configuration: The system is configured to use a specific rate fixing method (e.g., fixed rates, average rates) that does not allow for manual entries outside of predefined ranges.
  Currency Pair: The error may arise when trying to enter a rate for a currency pair that is not allowed or is outside the defined range.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not permit manual entries for rates, especially if it is set to use automatic rate determination.
  Missing or Incorrect Rate: The required exchange rate may not be defined in the