How To Fix KK261 - Error when translating currency: Costing number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Error when translating currency: Costing number &

What causes this issue?

Currency &v2& cannot be translated into currency &v4& for the date
&v3&.

System Response

The costing document could not be converted.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and maintain the missing entry for currency
translation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK261 - Error when translating currency: Costing number & ?

  The SAP error message KK261, which states "Error when translating currency: Costing number &," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and can arise during various processes, such as when trying to perform currency translation for cost objects or during the execution of certain reports.
  Cause:
  The error KK261 usually indicates that there is an issue with the currency translation process. Common causes include:
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: The system may not have the necessary exchange rates defined for the currencies involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency translation settings in the system may not be configured correctly.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up to handle currency translation properly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the costing number or the currencies involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KK261 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currencies are maintained.
  Ensure that the exchange rates are valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings in transaction code OKKN. Ensure that the settings allow for currency translation and that the appropriate currency types are defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for currency translation in the controlling area. Ensure that the settings are correct and that the necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Number:
  
  Ensure that the costing number referenced in the error message is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in transaction code CK11N or CK13N.
  
  
  
  Run Currency Translation:
  
  If applicable, run the currency translation process again to see if the error persists. You can use transaction code CKR1 for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency translation and costing to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates)
  OKKN (Costing Variants)
  CK11N (Create Cost Estimate)
  CK13N (Display Cost Estimate)
  CKR1 (Run Currency Translation)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to error KK261.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the KK261 error in SAP.