How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES134 - Currency conversion on the & lies between the start and end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00FMODULES - Error Messages for Benefits - Function Modules

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Currency conversion on the & lies between the start and end date

What causes this issue?

A currency switch has been defined as of &V1& in the <ZK>Benefits</>
Implementation Guide in the step <LS>Basic Settings</> -> <LS>Assign
Currency to Benefit Area </>(view V_T5UD3). This currency switch date
lies between the start and end dates of the table entry you are
currently editing. Therefore, the system cannot identify a unique
reference currency for the amounts specified in this table entry.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create separate table entries for the periods up to and after &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES134 - Currency conversion on the & lies between the start and end date ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES134 typically relates to issues with currency conversion in the context of benefits administration or payroll processing. This error indicates that the currency conversion for a specific amount is not valid because the date of the transaction falls between the defined start and end dates for the currency conversion rates.
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Issue: The transaction date for the currency conversion does not fall within the valid date range for the currency rates defined in the system.
  Missing Currency Rates: There may be no currency conversion rates defined for the specific currency pair for the date in question.
  Configuration Errors: There could be misconfigurations in the currency conversion settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates) and verify that the currency conversion rates are correctly defined for the required currency pair and that they cover the date range of the transaction.
  If necessary, add or update the currency rates to ensure they are valid for the transaction date.
  
  
  
  Review Date Settings:
  
  Ensure that the start and end dates for the currency conversion are correctly set up in the system. This can often be found in the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Benefits, Payroll).
  Check if the transaction date falls within the expected range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to currency conversion and benefits processing to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 for maintaining exchange rates, HRBEN00 for benefits administration, and any other related transactions that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on currency conversion and benefits processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRBEN00FMODULES134 error message.