How To Fix GLE_MCA257 - No valid currencies for given range found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 257

• Message text: No valid currencies for given range found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA257 - No valid currencies for given range found ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA257: No valid currencies for given range found typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when the system cannot find a valid currency conversion or exchange rate for the specified date range. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: The most common cause is that there are no exchange rates defined for the currency pair in the specified date range.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the transaction or report may not align with the available exchange rates.
  Currency Configuration Issues: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typos or incorrect entries in the currency fields or date fields.
  Inactive Currencies: The currency may be inactive or not allowed for the transaction type being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair are maintained for the required date range.
  If not, you can enter the missing exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Ensure that the date range specified in your transaction or report is correct and falls within the range of available exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the currencies involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the entries made in the transaction for any typos or incorrect values, especially in the currency and date fields.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that there are no underlying configuration issues or system errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OB07: Define exchange rate types.
  OB22: Define currencies.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency configuration and exchange rate maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to currency handling or the error message in question.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GLE_MCA257 error message in SAP.