How To Fix AO246 - No reference int. rates maintained for yield curve type &1 + currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 246

• Message text: No reference int. rates maintained for yield curve type &1 + currency &2

What causes this issue?

In order to create a yield curve for calculating the preinvestment
analysis figures, you need to enter reference interest rates. There are
no reference interest rates for yield curve type &V1& and currency
&V2&.

System Response

The system cannot generate a yield curve for currency &V2&. This means
that the calcualtion of preinvestment analysis figures is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Maintain reference interest rates for yield curve type &V1& and
currency &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO246 - No reference int. rates maintained for yield curve type &1 + currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message AO246 indicates that there are no reference interest rates maintained for a specific yield curve type and currency combination in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial applications, particularly when dealing with interest rate calculations, yield curves, or financial instruments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any reference interest rates defined for the specified yield curve type and currency. This can happen if the necessary configuration has not been completed or if the data has been deleted or not uploaded correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The yield curve type or currency specified in the transaction may not match any existing entries in the configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If the system has recently undergone a data migration or upgrade, the reference interest rates may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Reference Interest Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining interest rates).
  Check if the required reference interest rates for the specified yield curve type and currency are maintained.
  If not, create the necessary entries by entering the yield curve type, currency, and the corresponding interest rates.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the yield curve type and currency are correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the yield curve type you are trying to use is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to yield curves and interest rates to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for maintaining these settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Interest Rates), OBB8 (Maintain Interest Rate Types), and others related to financial configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes and documentation related to yield curves and interest rates for specific guidance on your version of SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain interest rates and configurations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO246 error and ensure that the necessary reference interest rates are maintained for your yield curve type and currency.