How To Fix FKKORDER138 - Specify an exchange rate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Specify an exchange rate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKORDER138 - Specify an exchange rate ?

  The SAP error message FKKORDER138 indicates that an exchange rate needs to be specified for a transaction involving foreign currency. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when dealing with foreign currency transactions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A transaction is being processed that involves a foreign currency, but no exchange rate has been defined for the currency pair in question.
  The system cannot determine the appropriate exchange rate to convert the foreign currency amount into the local currency.
  The exchange rate may not be maintained in the system for the relevant date or currency pair.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Verify if the exchange rate for the specific currency pair (e.g., USD to EUR) is maintained for the relevant date.
  If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Specify Exchange Rate in the Transaction:
  
  If the transaction allows, manually specify the exchange rate when processing the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system is configured to automatically determine exchange rates if applicable. This may involve checking settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity of Exchange Rates:
  
  Ensure that the exchange rates are valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates can change daily, and the system may require a valid rate for the specific date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  FKKORD: Transaction for managing contract accounts.
  
  
  
  Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types (e.g., document currency, local currency) are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Exchange Rate Types:
  
  Different exchange rate types (e.g., M for average rate, B for bank buying rate) can be defined in the system. Make sure the correct type is being used for the transaction.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKORDER138 error and successfully process your transaction.