How To Fix KEPSL036 - No currency translation rules for record type &1 defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEPSL - Messages combined Profitability Analysis

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No currency translation rules for record type &1 defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEPSL036 - No currency translation rules for record type &1 defined ?

  The SAP error message KEPSL036 indicates that there are no currency translation rules defined for a specific record type in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires currency conversion, but the necessary configuration for currency translation is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Translation Rules: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any currency translation rules defined for the specified record type (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for currency translation may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Record Type Not Supported: The record type you are trying to use may not be supported for currency translation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEPSL036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Currency Translation Rules:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Controlling (CO) -> Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) -> Master Data -> Currencies -> Define Currency Translation.
  Here, you can define the necessary currency translation rules for the specific record type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Rules:
  
  Review the existing currency translation rules to ensure that they are correctly set up for the record type in question.
  Make sure that the rules cover all necessary currencies and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Verify Record Type:
  
  Ensure that the record type you are using is valid and that it is intended to have currency translation rules associated with it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on setting up currency translation rules in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining or adjusting the currency translation rules, test the transaction or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA reporting) or KEDR (for CO-PA data transfer) to check the settings and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on currency translation in CO-PA.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the currency translation settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEPSL036 error and ensure that your currency translation rules are correctly configured for the required record types in SAP.