How To Fix M2802 - Error determining local currency: ER type 'M' date & from & to & RC &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Error determining local currency: ER type 'M' date & from & to & RC &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2802 - Error determining local currency: ER type 'M' date & from & to & RC & ?

  The SAP error message M2802, which states "Error determining local currency: ER type 'M' date & from & to & RC &", typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the local currency for a specific transaction or material movement due to issues with the configuration or data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The local currency may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Currency Type Issues: The error may arise if the currency type 'M' (which usually refers to the local currency) is not set up correctly in the system.
  Date Issues: The date range specified in the error message may not have valid exchange rates defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary currency information or may be incomplete.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be compatible with the currency settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code and ensure that the local currency is defined correctly.
  Verify that the currency type 'M' is set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Exchange Rates:
  
  Check the exchange rate table (transaction code OB08) to ensure that there are valid exchange rates for the date range specified in the error message.
  If necessary, update or maintain the exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the affected materials to ensure that the currency information is complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being processed is compatible with the currency settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the currency information.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material), OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OX15 (Define Company Code).
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation related to currency settings and material management for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M2802 error in SAP.