How To Fix GC072 - No exch rate & => & exch rate ind & for &.31. maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No exch rate & => & exch rate ind & for &.31. maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC072 - No exch rate & => & exch rate ind & for &.31. maintained ?

  The SAP error message GC072 indicates that there is no exchange rate maintained for a specific currency pair on a given date. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires currency conversion, but the system cannot find the necessary exchange rate.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The primary cause of this error is that the exchange rate for the specified currency pair (e.g., from currency A to currency B) is not maintained in the system for the date in question.
  Incorrect Date: The date for which the exchange rate is being queried may not have an entry in the exchange rate table.
  Currency Pair Not Defined: The currency pair you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type being used may not have any rates maintained for the specified currencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or use the menu path: Logistics > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Enter the relevant currency pair and the date for which you need the exchange rate.
  If the exchange rate is missing, you can add it by entering the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct exchange rate type. You can check this in the configuration settings or in the transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Verify Date:
  
  Make sure that the date you are using for the transaction is correct and that it falls within the range of dates for which exchange rates are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Check if the currencies involved in the transaction are correctly configured in the system. You can do this in the transaction code OB22 (for defining currencies).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the exchange rate types or how to maintain them, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exchange Rate Tables: Exchange rates are typically stored in the table TCURR in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB22: Define Currencies
  TCURR: Table for Exchange Rates
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to currency conversion issues or specific error messages for additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC072 error and ensure that the necessary exchange rates are maintained in your SAP system.