How To Fix G06066 - Error while calculating historical exchange rate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G06 - SAP Cons - Error Message re. Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Error while calculating historical exchange rate

What causes this issue?

The average historical exchange rate was calculated from the local
currency of the investee unit into group currency based on the
additional financial data of investment for activity/activity number
&V1&, upper unit &V2&, and investee unit &V3& in period/year &V4&.
Errors occurred during this calculation that were possibly caused by
field overflows etc.

System Response

The system does not translate anything based on this rate.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the additional financial data of investment concerned.
Make sure that useful book values are defined for all investment data
concerned in the local currency of the investee unit and in group
currency.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G06066 - Error while calculating historical exchange rate ?

  The SAP error message G06066, which indicates "Error while calculating historical exchange rate," typically arises during processes that involve currency conversion, such as during the posting of financial documents or when generating reports that require historical exchange rates.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Data: The historical exchange rate for the specific currency pair may not be maintained in the system for the required date.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for exchange rates in the system may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Date Issues: The date for which the exchange rate is being requested may not fall within the range of available rates.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type being used may not have a corresponding exchange rate defined.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from calculating the exchange rate correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Exchange Rate Table: Verify that the exchange rates are correctly maintained in the relevant tables (e.g., TCURR for exchange rates). You can do this by using transaction codes like OB08 to view and maintain exchange rates.
  Maintain Historical Rates: If historical rates are missing, you may need to enter them manually for the required currency pair and date.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for currency translation in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Validate Dates: Ensure that the date for which the exchange rate is being requested is valid and that there are exchange rates available for that date.
  Check Currency Types: Ensure that the currency types used in your transactions are correctly defined and have corresponding exchange rates.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to check for data consistency issues that may affect exchange rate calculations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBA1 (Maintain Exchange Rate Types), and others related to currency management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency conversion and exchange rate maintenance for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.