How To Fix KH291 - Translation rate does not exist -> maintain currency tables TCURn

KH291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Translation rate does not exist -> maintain currency tables TCURn

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH291 - Translation rate does not exist -> maintain currency tables TCURn ?

  The SAP error message KH291, which states "Translation rate does not exist -> maintain currency tables TCURn," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid exchange rate for a currency conversion that is required for a transaction. This can happen in various modules, such as Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI), when dealing with different currencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The primary cause of this error is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair in question in the currency tables (TCURR, TCURF, TCURV, etc.).
  Incorrect Date: The exchange rate might not be available for the specific date of the transaction. Exchange rates are often time-sensitive.
  Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect currency code used in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH291 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Tables:
  
  Go to transaction code