How To Fix FINS_GEN_UTILS000 - Entry for exchange rate is invalid (allowed prefix is "&1")

FINS_GEN_UTILS000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_GEN_UTILS - FINS General Utilities

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Entry for exchange rate is invalid (allowed prefix is "&1")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_GEN_UTILS000 - Entry for exchange rate is invalid (allowed prefix is "&1") ?

  The SAP error message FINS_GEN_UTILS000 with the description "Entry for exchange rate is invalid (allowed prefix is '&1')" typically occurs when there is an issue with the exchange rate configuration in the system. This error indicates that the exchange rate entry you are trying to use does not match the expected format or is not valid for the specified currency pair.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Currency Pair: The currency pair you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Missing Exchange Rate: There may not be an exchange rate defined for the specific date or period you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Prefix: The prefix mentioned in the error message (e.g., "USD", "EUR") indicates the expected currency prefix, and if your entry does not match this, it will trigger the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the exchange rate types or the settings in the currency translation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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