How To Fix CKPRCH021 - Error during currency translation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error during currency translation

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH021 - Error during currency translation ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH021, which indicates "Error during currency translation," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and financial reporting when there are issues with currency conversion in the system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: The system may not have the necessary exchange rates defined for the currencies involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect Currency Settings: The currency settings in the master data or transaction data may be incorrect or inconsistent.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type used in the transaction may not be supported or may not have a corresponding exchange rate.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or company code settings related to currency translation.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect values in the relevant fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the required exchange rates are maintained for the relevant currencies.
  Ensure that the exchange rates are valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Verify the currency settings in the master data (e.g., material master, vendor master) and ensure they are correctly defined.
  Check the transaction data for any discrepancies in currency fields.
  
  
  
  Validate Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types used in the transaction are correctly defined and have corresponding exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area and company code to ensure they are set up correctly for currency translation.
  Check the settings in transaction code OBA5 for any relevant currency translation settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction codes like CKMLCP or CKMLCP1 to analyze and correct any inconsistencies in the costing data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to CKPRCH021 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on currency translation processes and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CKPRCH021 error during currency translation in SAP.