How To Fix FKKORDER138 - Specify an exchange rate

FKKORDER138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Specify an exchange rate

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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,