How To Fix FF802 - An exchange rate type is not defined for country &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 802

• Message text: An exchange rate type is not defined for country &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF802 - An exchange rate type is not defined for country &1 ?

  The SAP error message FF802, which states "An exchange rate type is not defined for country &1," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a transaction that involves currency conversion, but the system cannot find a defined exchange rate type for the specified country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Type: The primary cause of this error is that there is no exchange rate type defined for the currency of the specified country in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The exchange rate type may not have been configured correctly in the system settings.
  Country Code: The country code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Currency Pair: The currency pair involved in the transaction may not have a defined exchange rate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FF802 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Verify if the exchange rate type you are trying to use is defined for the currency of the specified country.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create or maintain the exchange rate for that currency.
  
  
  
  Define Exchange Rate Type:
  
  If necessary, define a new exchange rate type or modify an existing one to include the required currency pair.
  Ensure that the exchange rate type is active and has valid rates for the relevant dates.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for currency and exchange rates in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the exchange rate type is properly assigned to the relevant company code and currency settings.
  
  
  
  Review Country Code:
  
  Double-check the country code being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct and corresponds to the expected currency.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS: Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining exchange rates and configuring currency settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FF802 error and ensure that the necessary exchange rate types are defined for the relevant countries in your SAP system.