How To Fix HRPAYDEST208 - Error in currency translation from &1 to &2

HRPAYDEST208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Error in currency translation from &1 to &2

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HRPAYDEST208 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEST208 indicates that there is an issue with currency translation in the payroll process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to convert amounts from one currency to another, which can occur for various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currencies involved in the translation (from &1 to &2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency settings in the payroll or financial configuration may not be set up correctly.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates can change daily, and if the date of the payroll run does not have a corresponding exchange rate, the system will throw this error.
  Currency Type Issues: The currencies involved may not be compatible or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange