How To Fix FINS_CFIN_ACTRATE018 - Please select an entry and go to subdialog "&1" firstly

FINS_CFIN_ACTRATE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_ACTRATE - Message for Price Planning: Posting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Please select an entry and go to subdialog "&1" firstly

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FINS_CFIN_ACTRATE018 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_ACTRATE018 typically occurs in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) module when there is an issue related to the activation of the currency translation rates or when trying to perform a specific action without selecting the necessary entry first.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the user is attempting to perform an action that requires a specific entry to be selected first. This often happens in scenarios where the system expects the user to navigate through a subdialog or perform a prerequisite action before proceeding with the current task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Required Entry: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate entry in the list or table that you are working with. The error suggests that you need to select an entry before proceeding.
  
  
  Navigate to the Subdialog: After selecting the entry, look for a button or link that allows you to navigate to