How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG079 - No conversion rate found for & / & on & with type M

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 079

• Message text: No conversion rate found for & / & on & with type M

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG079 - No conversion rate found for & / & on & with type M ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG079 indicates that there is no conversion rate found for a specific currency pair on a given date with type "M" (which typically refers to the monthly average exchange rate). This error is commonly encountered in the context of International Hierarchical Currency (IHC) transactions or when dealing with currency conversions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The primary cause of this error is that the exchange rate for the specified currency pair does not exist in the system for the date in question.
  Incorrect Date: The date for which the conversion is being attempted may not have a corresponding exchange rate defined.
  Currency Pair Not Defined: The currency pair (e.g., USD to EUR) may not be defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency conversion settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Table:
  
  Go to transaction code OB08 (or use the appropriate transaction for your version of SAP) to check the exchange rates.
  Ensure that there is an entry for the currency pair and the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Exchange Rate:
  
  If the exchange rate is missing, you can add it manually in the exchange rate table (OB08).
  Make sure to enter the correct currency pair, date, and rate.
  
  
  
  Verify Date:
  
  Ensure that the date you are using for the conversion is correct and falls within the range of defined exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for currency conversion in your SAP system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the International Hierarchical Currency (IHC) settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing exchange rates and currency conversions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  IHC Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to IHC if applicable.
  
  
  
  Currency Types: 
  
  "M" typically refers to the monthly average exchange rate, but there may be other types (like "G" for historical rates) that could be relevant depending on your business needs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message IHC_GUI_MSG079 and ensure that currency conversions can be processed correctly in your SAP system.