How To Fix M2810 - Error determining rate: foreign curr. & local curr. & date & (doc. &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 810

• Message text: Error determining rate: foreign curr. & local curr. & date & (doc. &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2810 - Error determining rate: foreign curr. & local curr. & date & (doc. &) ?

  The SAP error message M2810 typically indicates an issue with determining the exchange rate between a foreign currency and a local currency for a specific date in a transaction. This error can occur in various modules, particularly in materials management (MM) or finance (FI), when processing transactions that involve currency conversion.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified foreign currency and local currency combination may not be maintained in the system for the date of the transaction.
  Incorrect Date: The date for which the exchange rate is being requested may not be valid or may not fall within the range of maintained exchange rates.
  Currency Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of currencies in the system, such as missing currency types or incorrect settings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be set up to handle the currency conversion correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) in SAP.
  Verify if the exchange rate for the specific foreign currency and local currency combination exists for the date in question.
  If it does not exist, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate for that date.
  
  
  
  Review Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date of the transaction falls within the range of valid exchange rates. If the date is incorrect, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for currencies in the system. Ensure that the currencies involved are correctly defined and that the necessary currency types are set up.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the specific transaction type you are processing to ensure it is configured to handle currency conversions properly.
  
  
  
  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
  OBBS: Display Exchange Rates
  OB07: Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain exchange rates in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M2810 error and successfully process your transaction.