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

KK401 - Overview

• 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