How To Fix GZ511 - Exchange rate type & not yet defined.

GZ511 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Exchange rate type & not yet defined.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please select an exchange rate type that has already been defined using
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ511 - Exchange rate type & not yet defined. ?

  The SAP error message GZ511, which states "Exchange rate type & not yet defined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined exchange rate type for a specific currency pair in the context of a transaction. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where currency conversion is necessary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Type: The specified exchange rate type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The exchange rate type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Currency Pair Not Defined: The exchange rate for the specific currency pair (e.g., USD to EUR) may not be maintained.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where the exchange rate type is required but not available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Check if the exchange rate type in question is defined. If not, you can create