How To Fix KM146 - Error during currency conversion

KM146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Error during currency conversion

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KM146 - Details

• The SAP error message KM146, which indicates "Error during currency conversion," typically arises during processes that involve currency conversion, such as during the posting of financial documents, reporting, or when executing transactions that require currency translation.
  Causes of KM146 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Exchange Rates: The most common cause is that the exchange rate for the currency pair involved is missing or not maintained in the system.
  
  
  Invalid Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be issues with the currency settings in the company code.
  
  
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates are often time-sensitive, and if the date falls outside the range of valid rates, the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Currency Type Issues: The error can also occur if the currency type (e.g., transaction currency, local currency, or group currency) is not set up correctly.
  
  
  Technical Issues: