How To Fix MA886 - No exchange rate type maintained for info structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 886

• Message text: No exchange rate type maintained for info structure &

What causes this issue?

No exchange rate type is maintained for info structure & in table
T445a.

System Response

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?

Check and add the exchange rate type in the planning settings for info
structure & in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA886 - No exchange rate type maintained for info structure & ?

  The SAP error message MA886 indicates that there is no exchange rate type maintained for a specific information structure in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Logistics modules when dealing with currency conversions or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An information structure (like S031, S032, etc.) is being accessed for reporting or analysis, and the system cannot find a defined exchange rate type for currency conversion.
  The exchange rate type is not maintained in the configuration settings for the specific information structure.
  The relevant settings for currency conversion in the system are incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA886 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the exchange rate types defined in your system.
  Ensure that the exchange rate type you intend to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rate Type for Info Structure:
  
  Use transaction code OMK1 to maintain the exchange rate type for the specific information structure.
  Select the relevant information structure and ensure that an appropriate exchange rate type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Info Structure Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SIS to access the Information System and check the settings for the specific info structure.
  Ensure that all necessary settings, including currency settings, are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the information structure and perform currency conversions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring exchange rates and info structures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the reporting or transaction that triggered the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates
  OMK1: Maintain info structure settings
  SIS: Access the Information System
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to the error message MA886.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA886 error and ensure that your information structures are correctly configured for currency conversions.