How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES173 - Exchange rate cannot be saved with existing date and transaction currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Exchange rate cannot be saved with existing date and transaction currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES173 - Exchange rate cannot be saved with existing date and transaction currency ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES173 indicates that there is an issue with saving an exchange rate due to a conflict with the existing date and transaction currency. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where currency conversion is involved.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The exchange rate you are trying to save may not be valid for the specified date. Exchange rates are often time-sensitive and can change daily.
  Transaction Currency Issues: The transaction currency may not have a corresponding exchange rate defined for the date in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the saving of exchange rates under certain conditions.
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified currency pair may not be maintained in the system for the given date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Validity:
  
  Verify that the exchange rate you are trying to save is valid for the specified date. You can do this by checking the exchange rate table (usually maintained in transaction OB08).
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  If the exchange rate is missing for the required date, you will need to maintain it. You can do this in transaction OB08 by entering the appropriate currency pair and the exchange rate for the required date.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Currency:
  
  Ensure that the transaction currency is correctly set and that there is a valid exchange rate for that currency against the local currency.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review any configuration settings related to currency conversion and exchange rate maintenance. Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent saving the exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing exchange rates and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OBBS: Display exchange rates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Currency Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the currency configuration settings in your SAP system, as they can impact how exchange rates are handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.