How To Fix CMS_ANL_BCM002 - Error during currency conversion from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_ANL_BCM - CMS Batch Collateral Monitoring

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Error during currency conversion from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_ANL_BCM002 - Error during currency conversion from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_ANL_BCM002 indicates that there was an error during currency conversion from one currency (denoted as &1) to another currency (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, reporting, or when performing currency conversions in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the specified currency pair in the system.
  Invalid Currency Pair: The currencies specified may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates can be date-specific, and if the rate is not available for the transaction date, the conversion will fail.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency conversion settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the currency conversion data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify if the exchange rate for the specified currency pair exists for the relevant date.
  If it does not exist, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Codes:
  
  Ensure that the currency codes used in the transaction are correct and valid. You can check the currency codes in the SAP system to confirm.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date falls within the range of valid exchange rates. If necessary, update the exchange rates for the required date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to currency conversion in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform currency conversions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling currency conversion errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB07: Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion errors.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CMS_ANL_BCM002 error in your SAP system.