How To Fix KA181 - Conversion of & to &, exchange rate type & on & is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Conversion of & to &, exchange rate type & on & is not possible

What causes this issue?

Overhead is always applied in controlling area currency.
If the "All currencies" option is active in this controlling area, the
amounts are also translated automatically to the currency of the
objects to be debited and credited.
The currency translation
for planning transactions uses the exchange rate type from the plan
version you are processing. If you do not enter a value date, the
system also takes the date from this plan version.
for actual transactions uses the average exchange rate (type "M") and
the value date you specify. If you do not enter a value date the system
takes the last day of the posting period.
The currency translation rate has not been maintained for the date
entered.

System Response

The object cannot be processed and the overhead cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the currency translation rates.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA181 - Conversion of & to &, exchange rate type & on & is not possible ?

  The SAP error message KA181 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of currency amounts due to an unavailable or incorrect exchange rate. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to post a document that involves currency conversion.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The specified exchange rate type does not have a valid exchange rate for the given date.
  Incorrect Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type specified in the transaction may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Date Issues: The date for which the exchange rate is being requested may be outside the range of available rates.
  Currency Pair Not Defined: The currency pair involved in the transaction may not have an exchange rate defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify if the exchange rate for the specified currency pair and date exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate for the required date.
  
  
  
  Verify Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Ensure that the exchange rate type being used in the transaction is correctly configured and is the one intended for the transaction.
  You can check the configuration of exchange rate types in transaction code OB07.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date:
  
  If the date of the transaction is not within the range of available exchange rates, consider adjusting the date or entering the correct exchange rate for that date.
  
  
  
  Currency Pair Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currency pair involved in the transaction is defined in the system. You can check this in the same transaction (OB08) where you maintain exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required exchange rates, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB07: Maintain Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  Currency Configuration: Ensure that all currencies involved in transactions are properly configured in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to exchange rates and currency conversion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA181 error and successfully process your transaction.