How To Fix GLE_FXR004 - Market data exch. rate not intended for payment or clearing transactions

GLE_FXR004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_FXR - Currency translation with extended exchange rate

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Market data exch. rate not intended for payment or clearing transactions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_FXR004 - Market data exch. rate not intended for payment or clearing transactions ?

  The SAP error message GLE_FXR004 indicates that the market data exchange rate being used is not intended for payment or clearing transactions. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where currency conversion is required, and the system is unable to find a valid exchange rate for the specified transaction type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type being used may not be configured for payment or clearing transactions.
  Missing Exchange Rates: There may be no valid exchange rates defined for the currency pair in question for the relevant date.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the system for currency conversion may not be properly configured to allow for the required transaction types.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The exchange rate may be restricted to certain transaction types, and the current transaction does not fall within those types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the exchange rates defined in the