How To Fix E!013 - Line &: One of the exchange rates is negative or too great

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E! -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Line &: One of the exchange rates is negative or too great

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E!013 - Line &: One of the exchange rates is negative or too great ?

  The SAP error message E!013, which states "One of the exchange rates is negative or too great," typically occurs during transactions that involve currency conversion, such as when posting documents or processing financial transactions. This error indicates that the exchange rate being used is either negative or exceeds a predefined limit, which is not acceptable in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Exchange Rate: The exchange rate entered or retrieved from the system is negative, which is not valid for currency conversion.
  Excessively High Exchange Rate: The exchange rate exceeds the maximum allowable limit set in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The exchange rate types or the currency settings in the system may be incorrectly configured.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry of exchange rates may have led to an incorrect value being inputted.
  Currency Pair Issues: The specific currency pair being used may not have a valid exchange rate defined in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Exchange Rates: Verify the exchange rates in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and checking the rates for the relevant currency pair.
  Correct Negative Values: If a negative exchange rate is found, correct it to a valid positive value.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for exchange rates is set up correctly. This includes checking the exchange rate types and ensuring that they are properly defined.
  Update Exchange Rates: If the exchange rates are outdated or incorrect, update them with the correct values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage exchange rates and troubleshoot related issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBBS (Exchange Rate Types), and OBA1 (Exchange Rate Differences).
  Currency Configuration: Understand how currency types and exchange rates are configured in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to exchange rates and currency conversion issues that may provide additional insights or fixes.
  Testing: After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.