How To Fix MN635 - Scale currency &1 earmarked for currency conversion (Please check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 635

• Message text: Scale currency &1 earmarked for currency conversion (Please check)

What causes this issue?

The scale currency &V1& has been earmarked since &V4& for conversion
into the currency &V2& (e.g. changeover in connection with the European
Monetary Union).

System Response

If this message has only been issued as a warning, you can save the
rebate arrangement. Otherwise, please choose a different scale currency
(normally this will be &V2&).

How to fix this error?

Please check whether you wish to work in the currency &V1& or &V2& vis-
a-vis the condition granter &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN635 - Scale currency &1 earmarked for currency conversion (Please check) ?

  The SAP error message MN635 indicates that there is an issue with the scale currency that is earmarked for currency conversion. This typically occurs in the context of materials management or financial transactions where currency conversion is required, but the system is unable to process it due to configuration or data issues.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The scale currency may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the currency is not defined in the currency conversion settings or if there are missing exchange rates.
  Missing Exchange Rates: The exchange rate for the scale currency may not be maintained in the system for the relevant time period.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other relevant master data may have incorrect or incomplete currency information.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being processed may not support the currency conversion for the specified scale currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check and maintain exchange rates. Ensure that the exchange rate for the scale currency is maintained for the relevant date.
  Verify that the scale currency is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the currency settings are correct.
  Ensure that the relevant purchasing or sales organization settings are correctly configured for the scale currency.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Validation:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using supports currency conversion for the scale currency. If necessary, consult with your SAP functional consultant to verify the transaction type settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 - Maintain Exchange Rates
  MM03 - Display Material
  MRBR - Release Blocked Invoices (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on currency conversion and related configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP Financials or Materials Management.