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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and check if there is a valid exchange rate defined for the currency pair (from &1 to &2) for the relevant date.
  If not, you may need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Verify 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 active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Ensure that the exchange rate type being used in the transaction has valid rates defined. You can check this in the same transaction (OB08) by selecting the appropriate exchange rate type.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Date:
  
  Make sure that the transaction date falls within the range of valid exchange rates. If the date is outside the range, you may need to adjust the date or enter a new exchange rate for that date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB22: Define Currency Types
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry (to test currency conversion)
  
  
  
  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 view and maintain exchange rates in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GPSC186 error in SAP.