How To Fix EI090 - Please maintain the exchange rates for the changed exchange rate type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Please maintain the exchange rates for the changed exchange rate type

What causes this issue?

You replaced standard exchange rate type ' ' with a different exchange
rate type.

System Response

The system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

In order to ensure that the currency translation and thus the highest
value check and updating of licenses are carried out correctly in the
system's legal control, you should maintain exchange rates for the
changed exchange rate type in the relevant object.
&NOTE&
Please ALWAYS ensure that you have maintained the exchange rates for
conversion in both directions, i.e. from local currency to foreign
currency and from foreign currency to local currency.
In addition, the corresponding exchange rates should be reciprocal.

How can this happen?

If you replace the changed exchange rate type with the exchange rate
for Belgium Francs (BEF) and Italian Lira (ITL), you should maintain
the exchange rates BEF in ITL and ITL in BEF.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI090 - Please maintain the exchange rates for the changed exchange rate type ?

  The SAP error message EI090, which states "Please maintain the exchange rates for the changed exchange rate type," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a transaction that involves currency conversion, but the necessary exchange rates for the specified exchange rate type are not maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: The primary cause of this error is that the exchange rates for the specified exchange rate type (e.g., M for average rate, G for historical rate, etc.) have not been maintained in the system for the relevant currency pair.
  Incorrect Exchange Rate Type: The transaction may be using an exchange rate type that is not set up correctly or is not relevant for the currencies involved.
  Date Issues: The exchange rates may not be maintained for the specific date of the transaction, leading to the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the financial settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or use the menu path: SAP Easy Access > Accounting > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Currencies > Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Enter the relevant exchange rate type and the currencies involved.
  Maintain the exchange rates for the required date range.
  
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Ensure that the correct exchange rate type is being used in the transaction. If necessary, adjust the transaction to use a different exchange rate type that has maintained rates.
  
  
  
  Verify Dates:
  
  Check the date of the transaction and ensure that exchange rates are maintained for that specific date. If not, add the required rates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to currency and exchange rates in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining exchange rates and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS: Display Exchange Rates
  
  
  Exchange Rate Types: Common exchange rate types include:
  
  M: Average Rate
  G: Historical Rate
  B: Bank Buying Rate
  S: Bank Selling Rate
  
  
  Currency Configuration: Ensure that the currency settings in the company code and controlling area are correctly configured to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI090 error and ensure that the necessary exchange rates are maintained in your SAP system.