How To Fix F5717 - Conversion factors missing for rate type & currency & -> &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Conversion factors missing for rate type & currency & -> &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5717 - Conversion factors missing for rate type & currency & -> & ?

  The SAP error message F5717 indicates that there are missing conversion factors for a specific rate type and currency combination in the system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to perform a currency conversion but cannot find the necessary conversion factors in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Entries: The most common cause is that the exchange rate for the specified currency pair and rate type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Rate Type: The rate type specified may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the currency codes or rate types being used.
  Date Validity: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction being processed.
  
  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 > Exchange Rates).
  Check if the exchange rate for the specified currency pair and rate type exists. If not, you will need to create a new entry.
  Ensure that the rates are maintained for the correct date range.
  
  
  
  Verify Rate Type:
  
  Ensure that the rate type being used is valid and has been configured correctly in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Exchange Rate Types.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Codes:
  
  Double-check the currency codes being used in the transaction to ensure they are correct and match the codes defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date falls within the validity period of the exchange rates maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or maintenance of exchange rates, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  SPRO: Access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TCURR: This table contains the exchange rates and conversion factors.
  TCURF: This table contains the rate types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to currency conversion and exchange rates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5717 error and ensure that the necessary conversion factors are available for the specified rate type and currency combination.