How To Fix GI875 - Error in FM area currency determination: Conversion data missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 875

• Message text: Error in FM area currency determination: Conversion data missing

What causes this issue?

For the current processing, the FM area currency has 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 FM area &V1&,
company code &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 GI875 - Error in FM area currency determination: Conversion data missing ?

  The SAP error message GI875, which states "Error in FM area currency determination: Conversion data missing," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when the system is unable to determine the appropriate currency for a financial transaction. This can happen due to missing or incorrect configuration settings related to currency conversion.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Currency Conversion Data: The system may not have the necessary currency conversion rates or data for the currencies involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings in the Funds Management area may not be properly configured to handle currency conversions.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as currency types or exchange rates) may not be maintained in the system.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the currency settings in the FM area and the general ledger or other modules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Conversion Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for currency conversion in the Funds Management module.
  Ensure that the necessary currency types and conversion rates are defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and ensure that the exchange rates for the relevant currencies are maintained.
  Make sure that the rates are valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant funds, cost centers, or other objects involved in the transaction to ensure that they are correctly set up with the appropriate currency settings.
  
  
  
  Check FM Area Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the FM area to ensure that it is set up to handle the currencies involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the FM area is linked correctly to the controlling area and that the currency settings are consistent.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the transaction with different currencies or amounts to see if the error persists, which can help identify if the issue is specific to certain conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OX15 (Maintain Company Codes), and FMX1 (Create FM Area) for configuration checks.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Funds Management and currency conversion for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GI875 error in your SAP system.