How To Fix 56790 - Error in currency conversion for personnel no. & , currencies: & , &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 790

• Message text: Error in currency conversion for personnel no. & , currencies: & , &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56790 - Error in currency conversion for personnel no. & , currencies: & , & ?

  The SAP error message 56790, which states "Error in currency conversion for personnel no. &, currencies: &, &," typically occurs during payroll processing or when attempting to perform calculations that involve currency conversion for a specific employee. This error indicates that there is an issue with the currency conversion process for the specified personnel number and the currencies involved.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Currency Configuration: The currency settings for the employee or the relevant payroll area may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Exchange Rate Issues: The exchange rate for the currencies involved may not be maintained in the system, or it may be outdated.
  Invalid Currency Pair: The currencies specified in the error message may not be valid for conversion in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries related to the employee's payroll or master data that affect currency conversion.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not handle currency conversion correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Verify that the currencies assigned to the employee are correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the employee's master data (infotypes) has the correct currency settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and check if the exchange rates for the currencies involved are maintained and valid for the relevant period.
  If necessary, update or add the required exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Validate Currency Pair:
  
  Ensure that the currencies specified in the error message are valid and that the system can perform conversions between them.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Data:
  
  Check the payroll results for the employee to identify any anomalies or incorrect entries that may affect currency conversion.
  Look for any inconsistencies in the payroll area settings.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles currency conversion logic.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates)
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll processing)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation related to currency conversion and payroll processing for additional insights.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 56790 in SAP.