How To Fix IM841 - Equipment: & No exchange rate of acquisition currency for stat.currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Equipment: & No exchange rate of acquisition currency for stat.currency

What causes this issue?

The acquisition values for the equipment are converted and copied in the
PM information system in the statistics currency.

System Response

The exchange rate for the conversion of the acquisition currency to
the statistics currency for the acquisition date is missing.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the exchange rate for the conversion of the acquisition
currency to the statistics currency for the acquisition date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM841 - Equipment: & No exchange rate of acquisition currency for stat.currency ?

  The SAP error message IM841 indicates that there is an issue with the exchange rate for the acquisition currency of an equipment item when trying to perform a transaction related to asset management or inventory management. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid exchange rate for the currency in which the asset was acquired, which is necessary for converting the acquisition value into the statutory currency.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The primary cause of this error is that there is no exchange rate defined in the system for the acquisition currency to the statutory currency for the relevant date.
  Incorrect Date: The date for which the exchange rate is being checked may not have a valid rate defined.
  Currency Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of currencies in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the currency translation settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry of the acquisition currency or statutory currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) in SAP.
  Verify if there is an exchange rate defined for the acquisition currency to the statutory currency for the relevant date.
  If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Update Exchange Rates:
  
  If the exchange rate is missing, you can add it by entering the acquisition currency, statutory currency, and the exchange rate for the required date.
  Ensure that the exchange rate is valid for the date of the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for currencies in the system to ensure that all necessary currencies are properly set up.
  Ensure that the currency types are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Date:
  
  Make sure that the transaction date falls within the range of dates for which the exchange rate is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on maintaining exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBA1: Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to exchange rates and currency conversions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain exchange rates in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IM841 error and ensure that the necessary exchange rates are in place for your transactions.