How To Fix CMS_CURR_CONV003 - Internal error during conversion of amount &1 from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CURR_CONV - Message class for currency conversion

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Internal error during conversion of amount &1 from &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

A runtime error occurred during currency conversion.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CURR_CONV003 - Internal error during conversion of amount &1 from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CURR_CONV003 indicates that there is an internal error during the conversion of an amount from one currency to another. This error typically arises in the context of currency conversion processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the currencies involved may not be defined in the system, or it may be incorrect.
  Currency Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currencies in the system, such as missing currency types or incorrect settings.
  Data Type Mismatch: The amount being converted may not be in the expected format or data type, leading to conversion errors.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There may be bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error.
  Invalid Currency Codes: The currency codes used in the conversion may be invalid or not recognized by the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Exchange Rates: Verify that the exchange rates for the currencies involved are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and ensuring that the rates are set up for the relevant currencies.
  Review Currency Configuration: Ensure that the currencies involved are properly configured in the system. Check the settings in the transaction code OB22 (Define Currency Types) to confirm that the currencies are active and correctly set up.
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the amount being converted is in the correct format and data type. Check for any discrepancies in the data being processed.
  Check for System Updates: If the error persists, check if there are any SAP Notes or patches available that address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you may want to debug the program or transaction that is causing the error to identify the root cause.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction codes or processes you were using when the error occurred.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 for exchange rates and OB22 for currency types.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes related to currency conversion errors, as these can provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency conversion and financial transactions to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CMS_CURR_CONV003 error in your SAP system.