How To Fix H1291 - Error occurred when converting currency of simulated payroll results

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Error occurred when converting currency of simulated payroll results

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1291 - Error occurred when converting currency of simulated payroll results ?

  The SAP error message H1291, which states "Error occurred when converting currency of simulated payroll results," typically arises during the payroll processing in SAP when there is an issue with currency conversion. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when running a payroll simulation or when trying to generate payroll results in a different currency than the one originally used.
  Causes of Error H1291
  
  
  Currency Configuration Issues: The currency settings in the system may not be properly configured. This includes missing or incorrect exchange rates for the currencies involved.
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: If the exchange rate for the currency conversion is not maintained in the system, the payroll process will fail.
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area may not be set up correctly to handle multiple currencies.
  
  
  Simulated Payroll Settings: The settings for the simulated payroll run may not be correctly configured to handle currency conversions.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may have inconsistencies, such as incorrect currency assignments.
  
  
  Solutions to Error H1291
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check and maintain exchange rates. Ensure that the exchange rates for the currencies involved in the payroll are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll area in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that it is set up to handle the currencies you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the currency settings are correct for the employees involved in the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Simulated Payroll Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the simulated payroll run to ensure that it is configured to handle currency conversions properly.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll in Original Currency:
  
  If possible, run the payroll simulation in the original currency to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is specifically related to currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the payroll process to identify the exact point of failure during the currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and currency conversion for additional insights.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the H1291 error in your SAP system.