How To Fix 6Q008 - Currency conversion failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6Q - Message Class for Electronic Commerce Add-On

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Currency conversion failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6Q008 - Currency conversion failed ?

  The SAP error message 6Q008 - Currency conversion failed typically occurs during financial transactions or reporting when the system is unable to convert one currency to another. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error 6Q008
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair in question for the required date.
  
  
  Invalid Currency Pair: The currencies involved in the transaction may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  
  
  Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type being used may not be set up correctly or may not have valid rates for the specified currencies.
  
  
  Date Issues: The date for which the conversion is being attempted may not have a valid exchange rate defined.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the financial module.
  
  
  Solutions to Error 6Q008
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify that the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair exists for the required date.
  If it does not exist, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Pair:
  
  Ensure that the currencies involved in the transaction are valid and correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Review Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Check if the correct exchange rate type is being used in the transaction. You can do this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date for which the currency conversion is being attempted has a valid exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to currencies and exchange rates in the SAP system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on currency conversion issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS: Maintain Exchange Rate Types
  OB07: Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion errors.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain exchange rates.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.