How To Fix BSBP_ESAMAP005 - Error when converting currency &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSBP_ESAMAP - Mapping of ESA Services

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error when converting currency &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSBP_ESAMAP005 - Error when converting currency &1 ?

  The SAP error message BSBP_ESAMAP005 typically occurs when there is an issue with currency conversion in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the processing of financial documents, when trying to post transactions, or when generating reports that involve currency conversion.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause of this error is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair involved in the transaction. If the system cannot find a valid exchange rate for the currencies being converted, it will throw this error.
  
  
  Invalid Currency Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the currencies in the system, such as incorrect currency settings or missing currency types.
  
  
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. If the exchange rate is not maintained for the specific date, the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type used in the transaction may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair are maintained. If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates: 
  
  If the exchange rate is missing, you can add it by entering the required currency pair and the corresponding exchange rate for the relevant date.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the currencies involved in the transaction are correctly configured in the system. Check the currency types and their settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Date: 
  
  Make sure that the transaction date falls within the range of dates for which the exchange rate is valid. If necessary, adjust the transaction date or maintain the exchange rate for the required date.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Type: 
  
  Ensure that the currency type used in the transaction is correctly set up and that it corresponds to the expected currency type in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 - Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS - Display Exchange Rate Types
  OB07 - Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency conversion and exchange rate maintenance.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BSBP_ESAMAP005 error related to currency conversion in SAP.