How To Fix KEPSL058 - A translation rule cannot be defined for document currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEPSL - Messages combined Profitability Analysis

• Message number: 058

• Message text: A translation rule cannot be defined for document currency

What causes this issue?

A translation rule has been entered for document currency (currency type
00).

System Response

Values in document currency are copied from the source document. It's
not possible to define a translation rule for document currency.

How to fix this error?

Please delete the entered values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEPSL058 - A translation rule cannot be defined for document currency ?

  The SAP error message KEPSL058 indicates that there is an issue with defining a translation rule for document currency in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a suitable translation rule for converting document currency into the desired reporting currency.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translation Rules: The most common cause is that there are no translation rules defined for the specific document currency in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for currency translation may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type used in the document may not have a corresponding translation rule defined.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the controlling area or the company code that affect currency translation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Translation Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to define or check the exchange rates and translation rules.
  Ensure that there are translation rules set up for the document currency you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) and ensure that the currency settings are correctly configured.
  Check the settings in the controlling area and ensure that the currency types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency type used in the document is supported by the translation rules. You can check this in the configuration for currency types.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Currencies:
  
  If possible, test the process with different document currencies to see if the issue is isolated to a specific currency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency translation in CO-PA for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 - Maintain Exchange Rates
  KE4S - Maintain Translation Rules for CO-PA
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on currency translation in CO-PA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KEPSL058 error message in SAP.