How To Fix /BA1/F4_SEC004 - Exchange rates not found in market data area &1 for date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_SEC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Exchange rates not found in market data area &1 for date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_SEC004 - Exchange rates not found in market data area &1 for date &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_SEC004 Exchange rates not found in market data area &1 for date &2 typically indicates that the system is unable to find the required exchange rates for a specific market data area and date. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in financial applications where currency conversion is necessary.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: The most common cause is that the exchange rates for the specified market data area (e.g., a specific currency pair) have not been maintained in the system for the given date.
  Incorrect Market Data Area: The market data area specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Date Issues: The date specified may be outside the range of available exchange rates, or it may be a non-working day when rates are not available.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to how exchange rates are maintained or accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Check if the exchange rates for the specified market data area and date are maintained.
  If not, enter the required exchange rates for the relevant currency pair and date.
  
  
  
  Verify Market Data Area:
  
  Ensure that the market data area specified in the error message is correctly set up in the system.
  Check the configuration settings for market data areas in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity:
  
  Verify that the date for which the exchange rate is being requested is valid and falls within the range of maintained rates.
  If the date is a non-working day, check if there are rates available for the previous working day.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to currency conversion and exchange rate maintenance in the SAP system.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OBBS: Display exchange rates.
  OBB8: Maintain exchange rate types.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining exchange rates and configuring market data areas.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the exchange rates not being found in the specified market data area.