How To Fix FTBU539 - Conversion control has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBU - Conversion: Treasury partner CBP messages

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Conversion control has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

The central control for controlling parallel maintenance of the
Treasury and the SAP Business Partner has not been maintained or has
not been correctly maintained.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system administrator should maintain the conversion control in
accordance with the requirements set out in the business partner
conversion guide in maintenance view V_BPUM_CTL. You should activate
parallel maintenance for the business partner dependent on the SAP
components used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBU539 - Conversion control has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message FTBU539, which states "Conversion control has not been maintained," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with foreign currency valuations or conversions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary conversion control settings for the specified currency pair or transaction type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Control Settings: The primary cause of this error is that the conversion control settings for the relevant currency pair have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the currency conversion settings.
  Transaction Type Issues: The specific transaction type being processed may not have the necessary conversion control defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FTBU539 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Conversion Control Settings:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or OBBS (Maintain Conversion Control).
  Ensure that the conversion control for the relevant currency pair is defined. You may need to create or update the conversion control settings.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Control:
  
  If the conversion control is missing, you can define it by specifying the source and target currencies, along with the relevant transaction types.
  Make sure to maintain the necessary settings for the conversion type (e.g., average rate, historical rate).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Check if the transaction type you are using requires specific conversion control settings. If so, ensure that these are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining conversion control settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08, OBBS, and others related to currency management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to conversion control settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration issues or system-specific settings that need to be addressed.