How To Fix M5022 - Impossible to convert currency &2 to &1 for exchange rate type &3 for &4


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

  • Message number: 022

  • Message text: Impossible to convert currency &2 to &1 for exchange rate type &3 for &4

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  • What causes this issue?

    Conversion from &V2& to &V1& is not defined for exchange rate type &V3&.

    System Response

    No conversion can be performed.

    How to fix this error?

    In view V_TCURR, maintain exchange rate type &V3& for convertin
    &V2& to &V1&.

    <DS:TRAN.OB08>Proceed</>
    ENDIF

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5022 - Impossible to convert currency &2 to &1 for exchange rate type &3 for &4 ?

    The SAP error message M5022 indicates that there is an issue with currency conversion in the system. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to convert a specified currency (denoted as &2) to another currency (denoted as &1) using the specified exchange rate type (denoted as &3) for a particular date (denoted as &4).

    Causes:

    1. Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the specified currency pair and exchange rate type in the system for the given date.
    2. Incorrect Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type specified may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the currencies involved.
    3. Date Issues: The date for which the conversion is being attempted may not have a valid exchange rate defined.
    4. Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system.
    5. Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the exchange rate data.

    Solutions:

    1. Check Exchange Rates:

      • Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and check if there is an exchange rate defined for the currency pair and the specified exchange rate type for the relevant date.
      • If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
    2. Verify Exchange Rate Type:

      • Ensure that the exchange rate type being used is correct and is set up to handle the currencies involved. You can check this in the configuration settings.
    3. Review Date:

      • Make sure that the date for which the conversion is being attempted is valid and that there is an exchange rate available for that date.
    4. Currency Configuration:

      • Check the configuration of the currencies involved to ensure they are correctly set up in the system. This can be done in the transaction code OBY6 (Define Global Parameters).
    5. Authorization Check:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the exchange rate data.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
      • OBY6: Define Global Parameters
      • OB07: Define Exchange Rate Types
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency conversion and exchange rate maintenance.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion errors.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the M5022 error message in SAP.

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