How To Fix GPSC186 - Currency conversion from &1 to &2 failed

GPSC186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Currency conversion from &1 to &2 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC186 - Currency conversion from &1 to &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message GPSC186, which states "Currency conversion from &1 to &2 failed," typically occurs during processes that involve currency conversion, such as during the posting of financial documents, reporting, or when executing transactions that require currency conversion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause of this error is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair involved (from &1 to &2) in the system.
  Invalid Currency Pair: The currencies specified may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type being used may not have a valid rate defined for the specified currencies.
  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 available for the specific date, the conversion will fail.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the financial settings