How To Fix KM321 - No automatic currency translation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 321

• Message text: No automatic currency translation

What causes this issue?

In your planning parameter &V1&, it is possible to plan more than one
currency.

System Response

The system can only automatically translate the planned values to the
currencies that cannot be planned manually.

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

How to fix this error?

Either plan all the currencies manually, or change planning parameter
&V1& so that you can only plan one currency manually
(FI-SL part of the planning paremeter).
<DS:TRAN.GP42>Change planning parameter</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM321 - No automatic currency translation ?

  The SAP error message KM321 "No automatic currency translation" typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when dealing with currency conversions in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform an automatic currency translation for a specific transaction or report due to various reasons.
  Causes of KM321 Error
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair in the system for the required date.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency translation settings in the system may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in automatic currency conversion.
  
  
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type used in the transaction may not be set up for automatic translation.
  
  
  Date Issues: The date for which the currency translation is being requested may not have a valid exchange rate.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not support automatic currency translation.
  
  
  Solutions to KM321 Error
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair are maintained for the required date.
  If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currency translation settings are correctly configured in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Types:
  
  Check if the currency type used in the transaction is set up for automatic translation. You can review this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date for which you are trying to perform the currency translation has a valid exchange rate. If necessary, update the exchange rates for the required date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to currency translation to ensure that all necessary steps and configurations are followed.
  
  
  
  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 or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBA1 (Define Currency Types), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to KM321 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency translation and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM321 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.