How To Fix 5U516 - Error found while converting amount & from period & to period &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Error found while converting amount & from period & to period &

What causes this issue?

The period modifier defines how often contributions are made to a plan.
The system calculates plan costs taking this into account.
During this calculation of cost, the system reads table T549Q to
establish how many periods there are of a particular sort (e.g.
bi-weekly) in a year.
The number of periods could not be found because there is an error in
this table.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check that the entries in table T549Q are correct and complete.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U516 - Error found while converting amount & from period & to period & ?

  The SAP error message 5U516 indicates that there is an issue with converting an amount from one period to another. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as during the posting of journal entries, when there is a discrepancy in the currency conversion or the periods involved.
  Causes of Error 5U516:
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The error may occur if there are no valid exchange rates defined for the currencies involved for the specified periods.
  Period Closing: If the periods involved are closed or not open for posting, the system may not allow the conversion.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings related to currency conversion or period management.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in entering the amounts or periods can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to verify that the exchange rates for the relevant currencies are maintained for the periods in question.
  Ensure that the rates are valid and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Status:
  
  Check the status of the periods involved using transaction code OB52. Ensure that both the "from" and "to" periods are open for posting.
  If necessary, open the periods for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to currency conversion and financial periods. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Double-check the amounts and periods entered in the transaction. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to the expected values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling currency conversion errors.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error 5U516 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5U516 error in SAP.