How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN402 - Error while converting foreign currency &1 to local currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Error while converting foreign currency &1 to local currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN402 - Error while converting foreign currency &1 to local currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN402 typically occurs when there is an issue with converting a foreign currency amount to a local currency amount in the context of contract management or financial transactions. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair in the system for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  Invalid Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the currency settings.
  
  
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates can change daily, and if the rate is not maintained for the specific date, the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Currency Type Issues: The error may also occur if the currency types (e.g., transaction currency,