How To Fix CMCB_MSG216 - The exchange rate from &1 to &2 not found in valid period &3

CMCB_MSG216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The exchange rate from &1 to &2 not found in valid period &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG216 - The exchange rate from &1 to &2 not found in valid period &3 ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG216 indicates that the system is unable to find a valid exchange rate for the specified currency pair within the defined period. This typically occurs in financial transactions where currency conversion is required, such as in reporting or during the posting of documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified currencies (from &1 to &2) is not maintained in the system for the given period (&3).
  Incorrect Validity Period: The date for which the exchange rate is being requested may fall outside the validity period of the existing exchange rates.
  Currency 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of currency types or exchange rate types in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the currency codes or the date being used in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Check if the exchange