How To Fix GI871 - Error in global comp. currency determination: Conversion data missing

GI871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Error in global comp. currency determination: Conversion data missing

What causes this issue?

For the current processing, the global company 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 global company
&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 GI871 - Error in global comp. currency determination: Conversion data missing ?

  The SAP error message GI871, which states "Error in global comp. currency determination: Conversion data missing," typically occurs when there is an issue with the currency conversion settings in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, when running reports, or when performing currency translations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair involved in the transaction.
  Currency Configuration: The configuration for the global company currency may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Currency Type: The currency type used in the transaction may not be defined or may be incorrect.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant entities (like vendors, customers, or materials) may not have the necessary currency information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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