How To Fix GLE_AL_BA1_F4_MSG016 - Exchange rate types already mapped to market data area &1, see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_AL_BA1_F4_MSG - Messages for GL Enhancement: Currency Conversion

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Exchange rate types already mapped to market data area &1, see long text

What causes this issue?

Exchange rate types are already mapped to market data area &V1&.

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Use market data area &V1& or delete the exchange rates types mapping
from market data area &V1& with IMG activity
<DS:SIMG./BA1/V_TF4_FXKST>Map Exchange Rate Category to Exchange Rate
Type</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_AL_BA1_F4_MSG016 - Exchange rate types already mapped to market data area &1, see long text ?

  The SAP error message GLE_AL_BA1_F4_MSG016 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of exchange rate types to a specific market data area. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with foreign currency valuations in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to map an exchange rate type to a market data area that has already been mapped to another exchange rate type. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Mapping: The exchange rate type you are trying to assign is already associated with the specified market data area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the system related to exchange rate types and market data areas.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from allowing the mapping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Mappings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for exchange rate types and market data areas in SAP.
  Verify which exchange rate types are currently mapped to the market data area in question.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Mapping:
  
  If you find that the exchange rate type you are trying to map is already assigned, you may need to remove the existing mapping or choose a different exchange rate type that is not already in use.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for exchange rate types and market data areas is set up correctly. This can usually be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) or General Ledger Accounting (GL).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the long text of the error message for additional details or specific instructions related to your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the mapping again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) or OBBS (for maintaining exchange rate types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on exchange rate types and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.