How To Fix J3521 - Translation rate from &1 to &2 is not maintained for the evaluation date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Translation rate from &1 to &2 is not maintained for the evaluation date

What causes this issue?

The exchange rate from &V1& to &V2& has not been maintained for the
evaluation date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the rates have not changed, then they do not need to be maintained.
Otherwise, maintenance is done under 'Tools' in the bank regulatory
reporting menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3521 - Translation rate from &1 to &2 is not maintained for the evaluation date ?

  The SAP error message J3521 indicates that there is no translation rate maintained for a specific currency pair for the evaluation date you are trying to use. This typically occurs in the context of currency translation in financial reporting or when dealing with foreign currency valuations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translation Rate: The primary cause of this error is that the translation rate between the two currencies (from &1 to &2) is not defined in the system for the specified evaluation date.
  Incorrect Evaluation Date: The evaluation date you are using may not correspond to a date for which the translation rates have been maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency translation settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Translation Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Check if the translation rate for the currency pair (from &1 to &2) exists for the evaluation date you are using.
  If it does not exist, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate for that date.
  
  
  
  Check Evaluation Date:
  
  Ensure that the evaluation date you are using is correct and falls within the range of dates for which exchange rates are maintained.
  If necessary, adjust the evaluation date to a date for which rates are available.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this issue, review the configuration settings for currency translation in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP FI/CO consultant if you need assistance with configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Reports:
  
  If you are running a report or transaction that requires currency translation, ensure that you are using the correct parameters and that the report is configured to handle currency translations properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OBBS: Maintain translation ratios.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency translation and exchange rate maintenance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J3521 error and ensure that the necessary translation rates are maintained in your SAP system.