How To Fix ME608 - Exchange rate of &3 fixed for translation from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Exchange rate of &3 fixed for translation from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

Translator's note: German text is a copy of F5 768.
For exchange rate &V1& / &V2&, an exchange rate type has been used for
which rate fixing has been defined. However, the rate with which the
system is to continue calculating differs from this fixed rate.

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?

INCLUDE 'NA_T160M' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME608 - Exchange rate of &3 fixed for translation from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message ME608 indicates that there is an issue with the exchange rate used for currency translation in a purchasing document. Specifically, it means that the exchange rate for converting from one currency to another is fixed and cannot be changed for the specified transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Exchange Rate: The error typically arises when the system is trying to perform a currency conversion, but the exchange rate for the specified currencies (from &1 to &2) is fixed and not available for the date of the transaction.
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the required currency pair may not be maintained in the system for the relevant date.
  Currency Type: The currency type used in the transaction may not have a corresponding exchange rate defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Verify if the exchange rate for the currency pair (from &1 to &2) is maintained for the date of the transaction.
  If not, you may need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency settings in your purchasing document are correct and that the currencies involved are supported.
  Check if the document is using the correct currency type (e.g., transaction currency, local currency).
  
  
  
  Update Exchange Rate:
  
  If the exchange rate is outdated or missing, update it to reflect the current market rates.
  Make sure to maintain exchange rates for future dates if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct exchange rates or how to maintain them, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues:
  
  If the issue persists, there may be configuration issues in the system that need to be addressed. This may require assistance from an SAP consultant or your IT department.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order (to check the document causing the error).
  
  
  Currency Types: Understand the different currency types used in SAP (e.g., transaction currency, local currency, hard currency).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on currency conversion and exchange rate maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME608 error and ensure that the necessary exchange rates are in place for your transactions.