How To Fix J2187 - &4 Exchange rate type not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 187

• Message text: &4 Exchange rate type not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2187 - &4 Exchange rate type not maintained ?

  The SAP error message J2187, which states "Exchange rate type not maintained," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid exchange rate for a specified exchange rate type in the context of currency conversion. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, currency translation, or when executing reports that require currency conversion.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Type: The specified exchange rate type is not defined in the system.
  No Exchange Rates Maintained: Even if the exchange rate type exists, there may be no exchange rates maintained for the relevant currency pair and date.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for currency conversion may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be available for the date of the transaction or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Verify if the exchange rate type you are using is listed. If not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  In the same transaction (OB08), check if the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair (e.g., USD to EUR) are maintained for the required date.
  If not, you can enter the necessary exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Ensure that the exchange rate type is correctly configured in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Exchange Rate Types.
  
  
  
  Date Validation:
  
  Ensure that the date of the transaction falls within the range of dates for which the exchange rates are maintained. If the transaction date is outside this range, you will need to adjust the date or maintain the exchange rate for that date.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS: Display Exchange Rates
  OB07: Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency management and exchange rate maintenance.
  
  
  User Roles: 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 Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.