How To Fix J#144 - Cannot determine exchange rate (&/&) on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J# -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Cannot determine exchange rate (&/&) on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J#144 - Cannot determine exchange rate (&/&) on & ?

  The SAP error message J#144 "Cannot determine exchange rate (&/&) on &" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid exchange rate for a currency pair on a specific date. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, currency conversions, or when running reports that require currency conversion.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified currency pair (e.g., from currency A to currency B) is not maintained in the system for the date in question.
  Incorrect Date: The date for which the exchange rate is being requested may not be valid or may not fall within the range of maintained exchange rates.
  Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system.
  Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type being used may not have any rates defined for the specified currencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the exchange rate data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Check if the exchange rate for the required currency pair and date is maintained. If not, add the necessary exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date for which the exchange rate is being requested is correct and falls within the range of maintained rates.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the currencies involved to ensure they are set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Ensure that the correct exchange rate type is being used and that it has the necessary rates defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and maintain exchange rate data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OBBS: Display exchange rates.
  OB07: Define exchange rate types.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency management and exchange rate maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to exchange rates or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J#144 and ensure that the necessary exchange rates are available for your transactions.