How To Fix J3721 - Error determining exchange rate between & & / & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Error determining exchange rate between & & / & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3721 - Error determining exchange rate between & & / & & ?

  The SAP error message J3721, which states "Error determining exchange rate between & & / & &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid exchange rate for the specified currencies in a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, currency conversions, or when generating reports that require currency conversion.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified currency pair (from currency to to currency) is not maintained in the system.
  Invalid Date: The date for which the exchange rate is being requested may not have a valid rate maintained.
  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 use the appropriate transaction for your version of SAP) to maintain exchange rates.
  Ensure that the exchange rate for the required currency pair is entered for the relevant date.
  
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Verify that the correct exchange rate type is being used in the transaction. You can check this in the configuration settings or in the transaction itself.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that both currencies involved in the transaction are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking if they are active and properly set up in the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity:
  
  Make sure that the date for which the exchange rate is being requested falls within the range of dates for which rates are maintained.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain exchange rates. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OBBS: Display exchange rates.
  
  
  Exchange Rate Types: Common types include M (average rate), B (bank buying rate), and G (bank selling rate).
  Currency Configuration: Ensure that the currencies are set up in the system under the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.