F5058 - Exchange rate for & could not be calculated on the &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Exchange rate for & could not be calculated on the &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5058 - Exchange rate for & could not be calculated on the & ?

  The SAP error message F5058 indicates that the system was unable to calculate the exchange rate for a specific currency pair on a given date. This error typically arises in financial transactions where currency conversion is required, such as in foreign currency postings or when generating financial reports that involve multiple currencies.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified currency pair does not exist in the system for the date in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for exchange rate types or currency settings may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Date Issues: The date for which the exchange rate is being requested may be outside the range of available rates.
  Currency Pair Not Defined: The currency pair (e.g., USD to EUR) may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the exchange rate data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Exchange Rate Table: Verify that the exchange rate for the required currency pair exists in the system for the specified date. You can do this by checking the exchange rate table (transaction code OB08).
  Update Exchange Rates: If the exchange rate is missing, you can manually enter the required exchange rate for the currency pair and date using transaction code OB08.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the exchange rate type and currency settings are correctly configured in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI).
  Check Date Validity: Make sure that the date for which the exchange rate is being requested is valid and falls within the range of available rates.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify exchange rate data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OBBS: Display exchange rates.
  
  
  Exchange Rate Types: Different types of exchange rates can be defined in SAP (e.g., M for average rate, B for bank buying rate, etc.). Ensure that the correct type is being used.
  Currency Configuration: Review the currency configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that all necessary currencies are defined and active.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing exchange rates and currency settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.