How To Fix MN680 - Maintain the date for currency conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Maintain the date for currency conversion

What causes this issue?

On the selection screen, you selected the field for currency
conversion, but have not entered any data for currency conversion.

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?

Deselect the field "Extend with currency conversion" or enter data
(button "Currency conversion").

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN680 - Maintain the date for currency conversion ?

  The SAP error message MN680, which states "Maintain the date for currency conversion," typically occurs when there is an issue with the currency conversion settings in the system. This error is often encountered during financial transactions, especially when dealing with foreign currencies.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Currency Conversion Date: The system requires a specific date for currency conversion, and if this date is not maintained or is incorrect, the error will be triggered.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to currency conversion in the SAP system.
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified currency pair may not be maintained for the required date.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not have the necessary data for currency conversion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN680 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Conversion Date:
  
  Ensure that the date for currency conversion is specified in the transaction. This can usually be done in the transaction screen where the currency is being entered.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates) and check if the exchange rate for the required currency pair is maintained for the specified date.
  If not, enter the appropriate exchange rate for the required date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to currency conversion in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) and navigating to the relevant financial settings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Review:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using supports currency conversion and that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to currency conversion for any additional requirements or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and others that may be pertinent to financial transactions and currency settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error MN680 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency conversion processes and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MN680 error in your SAP system.