How To Fix GI867 - Error in currency determination: Conversion data for ContrArea & missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Error in currency determination: Conversion data for ContrArea & missing

What causes this issue?

For the current processing, the currency of the data, prior to the euro
changeover, has to be determined.
In doing so, the system found no data in the relevant tax table
(EWUORG) for ledger &V2&, controlling area &V1&, and currency type &V3&
.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI867 - Error in currency determination: Conversion data for ContrArea & missing ?

  The SAP error message GI867, which states "Error in currency determination: Conversion data for ContrArea & missing," typically occurs when there is an issue with currency conversion settings in the system, particularly related to a specific controlling area (ContrArea). This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents or when executing reports that involve currency conversion.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Currency Conversion Data: The error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary currency conversion data for the specified controlling area. This could be due to:
  
  The controlling area not being properly configured for currency conversion.
  Missing or incomplete entries in the currency translation tables.
  The controlling area not having a defined currency or the currency not being maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to currency types, exchange rates, or the controlling area itself.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the controlling area, such as the company code or profit center, may not be correctly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Maintain Controlling Area and ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency Conversion Data:
  
  Ensure that the currency conversion data is maintained in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) to ensure that the necessary exchange rates are defined for the currencies involved.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the controlling area, company code, and any related entities (like profit centers) are correctly set up and that the currencies are properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types used in the controlling area are correctly defined and that the necessary conversion data exists for those currency types.
  
  
  
  Run Currency Translation:
  
  If applicable, run the currency translation program to ensure that all necessary data is updated and available for the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency determination and conversion for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings.
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  KSB1: Display actual line items for cost centers (to check postings).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GI867 error in your SAP system.