How To Fix G00541 - Do not use '*' as the comparison exchange rate indicator

G00541 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 541

• Message text: Do not use '*' as the comparison exchange rate indicator

What causes this issue?

For the comparison exchange rate indicator you entered '*'. This is
invalid because in addition to being translated according to the
translation method, the additional financial data is also translated
with this exchange rate indicator.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Enter an exchange rate indicator other than '*'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00541 - Do not use '*' as the comparison exchange rate indicator ?

  The SAP error message G00541, which states "Do not use '' as the comparison exchange rate indicator," typically occurs when there is an issue with the exchange rate indicator being used in a transaction or report. The asterisk () is not a valid character for this purpose in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard or placeholder for the exchange rate indicator in a transaction or report. In SAP, exchange rate indicators must be specified explicitly, and using an asterisk is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input: Review the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that you are not using an asterisk (*) as the exchange rate indicator.
  
  
  Specify a Valid Exchange Rate Indicator: Replace the asterisk with a valid exchange rate indicator. Common exchange rate indicators in SAP include:
  
  M: Average exchange rate
  B: Bank buying rate
  G: