How To Fix EI089 - Exchange rate type INTRASTAT has not been defined

EI089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Exchange rate type INTRASTAT has not been defined

What causes this issue?

You tried to activate the exchange rate type INTRASTAT 'I' for possible
conversions in the data selection. However, it is not available in the
system.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Define an exchange rate category INTRASTAT 'I' in the relevant
Customizing table or, if possible use the exchange rate category
average rate 'M' by not setting the 'INTRASTAT exchange rate category'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI089 - Exchange rate type INTRASTAT has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message EI089, which states "Exchange rate type INTRASTAT has not been defined," typically occurs when the system is trying to process Intrastat reporting and cannot find a defined exchange rate type for the specified currency. This can happen during the generation of Intrastat reports or when processing transactions that require currency conversion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type for Intrastat reporting has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for exchange rates may not be properly set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Currency Settings: The currency used in the transaction may not have a corresponding exchange rate type defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI089 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Check if the exchange rate type for Intrastat (usually "INTRASTAT") is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it. You can