How To Fix AU250 - Conversion of the currency & into the foreign currency & not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Conversion of the currency & into the foreign currency & not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU250 - Conversion of the currency & into the foreign currency & not possible. ?

  The SAP error message AU250 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a currency into a foreign currency during a financial transaction. This error typically arises in the context of currency conversion in financial documents, such as invoices, payments, or journal entries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause of this error is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair in the system for the date of the transaction.
  Invalid Currency Pair: The currencies involved may not be set up correctly in the system, or the currency pair may not be valid.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type used in the transaction may not be compatible with the currency conversion settings.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction, either because it is in the future or because it has not been maintained for that date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the financial module that prevent the conversion from taking place.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rate for the currency pair exists for the relevant date.
  If it does not exist, you will need to maintain the exchange rate for that currency pair.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that both currencies involved in the transaction are correctly configured in the system.
  Check the currency types and ensure they are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Date:
  
  Make sure that the transaction date is within the range of valid exchange rates. If the date is in the future or if the exchange rate has not been maintained for that date, you will need to adjust the date or maintain the necessary exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard currency conversion process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency conversion issues for any additional insights or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 - Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB22 - Define Currency Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to currency conversion.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) documentation for more details on currency handling and conversion processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AU250 error in your SAP system.