How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL098 - Dollar exchange rate date & does not exist, please create it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Dollar exchange rate date & does not exist, please create it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL098 - Dollar exchange rate date & does not exist, please create it. ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL098 indicates that there is an issue with the dollar exchange rate for a specific date in the system. This error typically arises when a transaction or process requires an exchange rate for a currency conversion, but the required exchange rate for the specified date is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The primary cause of this error is that the exchange rate for the US dollar (or the relevant currency) for the specified date does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Date: The date being referenced may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency exchange rate settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create the missing exchange rate for the specified date. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Exchange Rate Maintenance:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the transaction code OB08 (or use the menu path: Accounting > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Currencies > Maintain Exchange Rates).
  
  
  
  Enter the Required Information:
  
  In the exchange rate maintenance screen, enter the following details:
  
  From Currency: Enter the currency code (e.g., USD for US Dollar).
  To Currency: Enter the target currency code (if applicable).
  Exchange Rate Date: Enter the date for which the exchange rate is missing.
  
  
  
  
  
  Enter the Exchange Rate:
  
  Input the exchange rate for the specified date.
  Ensure that the rate is accurate and reflects the market rate for that date.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Transaction:
  
  After creating the exchange rate, re-run the transaction that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exchange Rate Types: Ensure you are using the correct exchange rate type (e.g., M for average rate, G for historical rate) as per your business requirements.
  Currency Configuration: Check the configuration settings for currencies in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Historical Rates: If you are dealing with historical transactions, make sure that historical rates are maintained for the relevant dates.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain exchange rates in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.