How To Fix GLE_MCA_GENERAL020 - Currency &1 cannot be converted to currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA_GENERAL - General Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Currency &1 cannot be converted to currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA_GENERAL020 - Currency &1 cannot be converted to currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA_GENERAL020 indicates that there is an issue with currency conversion between two currencies in a financial transaction. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to convert the specified currency (Currency &1) to another currency (Currency &2) due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair in the system. If the exchange rate is not maintained, SAP cannot perform the conversion.
  
  
  Invalid Currency Pair: The currencies involved may not be valid or recognized by the system. This can happen if one of the currencies is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Currency Type Issues: The currency types (e.g., transaction currency, local currency) may not be compatible for conversion.
  
  
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates can be time-sensitive, and if the rate is not maintained for the specific date, the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings of the SAP system that prevent proper currency conversion.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and check if the exchange rate for the currency pair is maintained. If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that both currencies are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB22 (Define Currency Types) to ensure that the currencies are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Date:
  
  Check the date of the transaction and ensure that there is an exchange rate maintained for that specific date. If necessary, update the exchange rates for the required date.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types being used in the transaction are compatible. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB22: Define Currency Types
  OB37: Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion errors.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain exchange rates and currency configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GLE_MCA_GENERAL020 error message in SAP.