How To Fix GR640 - No valid exchange rate for currency translation from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 640

• Message text: No valid exchange rate for currency translation from & to &

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a valid exchange rate for the currency
translation.

System Response

The system could not translate into the target currency.

How to fix this error?

Check the target currency, the exchange rate date and the exchange rate
type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR640 - No valid exchange rate for currency translation from & to & ?

  The SAP error message GR640 indicates that there is no valid exchange rate available for currency translation between the specified currencies. This error typically occurs during transactions that involve currency conversion, such as when posting documents or generating reports that require currency translation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined in the system for the specific currency pair (from currency to to currency) for the required date.
  Incorrect Date: The exchange rate might not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates can change daily, and if the date falls outside the range of defined rates, this error will occur.
  Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system, or the exchange rate type being used may not have been maintained.
  Inactive Exchange Rate: The exchange rate might be inactive or not yet valid for the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) in SAP.
  Verify if there is an exchange rate defined for the currency pair in question for the relevant date.
  If not, you can add a new exchange rate or adjust existing rates as necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Date:
  
  Ensure that the date of the transaction falls within the range of valid exchange rates. If the transaction date is in the future or too far in the past, you may need to adjust the date or add the necessary exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that both currencies involved in the transaction are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking if they are active and properly set up in the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Make sure that the correct exchange rate type is being used in the transaction. Different types of exchange rates (e.g., average rate, spot rate) may be defined, and the system needs to use the appropriate one.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the exchange rates or how to maintain them, consult with your finance or accounting team, as they may have specific guidelines or policies regarding currency translations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS: Display Exchange Rates
  OB07: Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency translation and exchange rate maintenance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain exchange rates in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GR640 error and ensure that currency translations can be processed correctly in SAP.