How To Fix 6E018 - Document item was not converted due to error during rate calculation

6E018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6E - Messages for EMU currency conversion in Treasury

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Document item was not converted due to error during rate calculation

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE TRLO_EMU_BEPI_KEY OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The document item cannot be converted, since an error has occurred
while calculating or determining the exchange rate.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings for currency translation. The system
cannot determine the exchange rate between the original currency of the
loan and the euro.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBBS>Translation ratios</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOB08>Exchange rates</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6E018 - Document item was not converted due to error during rate calculation ?

  The SAP error message 6E018 ("Document item was not converted due to error during rate calculation") typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, particularly when dealing with foreign currency transactions. This error indicates that there was an issue with the currency conversion process, which is essential for accurately reflecting the values in the document.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the currency pair involved in the transaction may not be maintained in the system.
  Invalid Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type specified in the document may not be valid or may not have been defined for the relevant date.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be available for the date of the transaction, leading to a failure in the conversion process.
  Currency Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the currencies involved, such as missing currency settings in the system.
  System Settings: The system may not be configured correctly