How To Fix HRPADUN_GEN851 - Currency conversion from &1 to &2 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUN_GEN - Messages for UN Developement

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Currency conversion from &1 to &2 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUN_GEN851 - Currency conversion from &1 to &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUN_GEN851 indicates that there was a failure in currency conversion from one currency to another during a payroll or financial processing operation. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing when the system attempts to convert amounts from one currency to another, but encounters an issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currencies involved in the conversion for the specified date.
  Incorrect Currency Configuration: The currencies may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be a mismatch in the currency codes.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date on which the conversion is being attempted.
  Currency Type: The currency type being used may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the amounts or currencies involved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify that the exchange rate for the currencies involved is defined for the relevant date.
  If the exchange rate is missing, you will need to enter it.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currencies involved are correctly configured in the system. Check the currency codes and their settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Date Validity:
  
  Make sure that the date for which the currency conversion is being attempted falls within the range of valid exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs during payroll processing, review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that currency types are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that there are no typos or incorrect entries in the currency fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling currency conversion issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structures related to currency conversion.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion errors.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPADUN_GEN851 error in your SAP system.