How To Fix GI870 - Error in index-based currency determination: Conversion data missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Error in index-based currency determination: Conversion data missing

What causes this issue?

For the current processing, the index currency needs to be determined
for the data that was archived prior to the euro changeover.
No data was found in the relevant tax table (EWUORG) for country &V1&,
ledger &V2&, 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 GI870 - Error in index-based currency determination: Conversion data missing ?

  The SAP error message GI870, which states "Error in index-based currency determination: Conversion data missing," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting where currency conversion is required. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary conversion data to perform the currency determination based on the index.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Data: The most common cause is that the required exchange rate data for the currencies involved is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for currency conversion or index-based currency determination may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Index Data: If the system is using an index for currency conversion, the relevant index data may not be available or properly maintained.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate or index data may not be valid for the date of the transaction being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Tables:
  
  Go to transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currencies are maintained correctly.
  Ensure that the exchange rates are valid for the date range of the transactions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Index Data:
  
  If the system uses index-based currency determination, ensure that the relevant index data is maintained. You can check this in the transaction code OBY6 or OBY7 depending on your configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for currency determination in the relevant modules (e.g., FI, CO). Ensure that the settings for index-based currency determination are correctly configured.
  You can review the configuration in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Dates:
  
  Verify that the transaction dates fall within the valid range of the exchange rates or index data. If the transaction date is outside the valid range, the system will not find the necessary conversion data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency determination and the specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBY6 (Maintain Index), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to GI870 for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for currency conversion and index-based currency determination for a deeper understanding of the processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GI870 error in your SAP system.