How To Fix F4036 - Exchange rate of & is not maintained in credit limit currency &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Exchange rate of & is not maintained in credit limit currency &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4036 - Exchange rate of & is not maintained in credit limit currency & ?

  The SAP error message F4036, which states "Exchange rate of & is not maintained in credit limit currency &," typically occurs in the context of credit management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid exchange rate for the specified currency pair when trying to process a transaction related to credit limits.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The primary cause of this error is that the exchange rate for the currency pair (the currency of the credit limit and the currency of the transaction) has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the currency settings in the system.
  Date Validity: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates are often maintained with specific validity periods.
  
  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).
  Check if the exchange rate for the required currency pair is maintained. If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  Ensure that the exchange rate is valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for currencies in the system. Ensure that the credit limit currency is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate transaction currencies.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the exchange rate is valid for the date of the transaction. If the transaction date falls outside the validity period of the exchange rate, you will need to adjust the dates or maintain a new exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct exchange rates or configurations, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the correct rates are being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS: Display Exchange Rates
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency management and exchange rate maintenance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain exchange rates in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4036 error and ensure that the necessary exchange rates are maintained for credit limit transactions.