How To Fix GI873 - Error in profit ctr currency determination: Conversion data missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Error in profit ctr currency determination: Conversion data missing

What causes this issue?

For the current processing, the profit center 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 controlling
area &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 GI873 - Error in profit ctr currency determination: Conversion data missing ?

  The SAP error message GI873, which states "Error in profit center currency determination: Conversion data missing," typically occurs when there is an issue with the currency conversion settings for profit centers in the SAP system. This error can arise during various financial transactions, such as posting journal entries or generating reports that involve profit centers.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Currency Conversion Data: The error usually indicates that the system cannot find the necessary currency conversion data for the profit center involved in the transaction. This can happen if:
  
  The profit center is not properly configured with the required currency settings.
  The currency conversion rates for the relevant currencies are not maintained in the system.
  The profit center is assigned to a controlling area that has not been set up correctly for currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area, profit center, or the currency settings in the system.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the profit center may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GI873 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) and verify that the profit center is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the profit center has the appropriate currency settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency Conversion Rates:
  
  Use transaction code OB08 to maintain the currency conversion rates. Ensure that the rates for the currencies involved in the transaction are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the controlling area using transaction code OKKP. Ensure that the controlling area is set up to handle the currencies associated with the profit centers.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the profit center to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. You can use transaction code KE51 (Create Profit Center) or KE52 (Change Profit Center) to check this.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code KAH3 to run consistency checks on the profit center master data. This can help identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  KE52: Change Profit Center
  KAH3: Display Profit Center
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify profit center and currency settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GI873 error in your SAP system.