How To Fix /BA1/F4_FX096 - Comparing factors shows exchange rate &1/&2 = 0 or is too large

/BA1/F4_FX096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_FX -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Comparing factors shows exchange rate &1/&2 = 0 or is too large

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_FX096 - Comparing factors shows exchange rate &1/&2 = 0 or is too large ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_FX096 Comparing factors shows exchange rate &1/&2 = 0 or is too large typically occurs in the context of foreign exchange (FX) rate calculations, particularly when dealing with currency conversions in financial transactions. This error indicates that the system is encountering an issue with the exchange rate being used in a calculation, either because it is zero or exceeds a certain threshold.
  Causes:
  
  Zero Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified currency pair is set to zero in the system. This can happen if the exchange rate has not been maintained or updated in the system.
  Excessively High Exchange Rate: The exchange rate is too high, which may indicate a data entry error or an issue with the source of the exchange rate.
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specific date or currency pair may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in