How To Fix KH254 - Currency translation using a daily rate is not allowed for & &

KH254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Currency translation using a daily rate is not allowed for & &

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& contains no date field by definition in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

System Response

A currency translation type based on a daily rate
cannot be used for &V1& &V2&.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to translate on a variable time basis, choose another time
variable (period, fiscal year).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH254 - Currency translation using a daily rate is not allowed for & & ?

  The SAP error message KH254 indicates that there is an issue with currency translation in the context of cost accounting, specifically when trying to use a daily exchange rate for a currency translation that is not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of cost center accounting, internal orders, or other controlling areas where currency translations are involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KH254 is triggered when:
  
  Daily Rate Usage: The system is attempting to perform a currency translation using a daily exchange rate, but the configuration does not allow for this. This can happen if the currency translation settings in the controlling area or the specific master data do not support daily rates.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the controlling area or the currency translation settings for the specific cost object (like cost centers or internal orders) may not be configured to allow daily rates.
  Currency Type: The currency type being used may not