How To Fix KK401 - Currency & cannot be translated into &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Currency & cannot be translated into &

What causes this issue?

The system cannot translate controlling area currency &v1& into the
header foreign currency &v2&.

System Response

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

RESET N1

How to fix this error?

If you are sure this is how you want to translate the currencies,
please set the exchange rate from &V1& into &V2& to the <ZH>average
rate</>.
Otherwise, check your entry in the foreign currency field and correct
it as necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK401 - Currency & cannot be translated into & ?

  The SAP error message KK401, which states "Currency & cannot be translated into &," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or when dealing with currency conversions in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert a specified currency into another currency due to missing or incorrect configuration in the currency translation settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currencies involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect Currency Configuration: The currencies may not be properly configured in the system, or the currency pair may not be valid.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates are often time-sensitive, and if the rate is not maintained for the specific date, the conversion will fail.
  Currency Type Issues: The error can also occur if the currency types (e.g., transaction currency, local currency) are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check and maintain exchange rates.
  Ensure that there is a valid exchange rate for the currency pair involved in the transaction.
  If necessary, add or update the exchange rate for the relevant date.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the currencies in the system. Ensure that both currencies are defined and active in the system.
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date falls within the range of valid exchange rates. If the transaction date is outside the range, you may need to adjust the date or add the necessary exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types used in the transaction are correctly set up and that they correspond to the expected values in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OBY6: Check currency configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion and the KK401 error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain currency settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KK401 error in SAP.