How To Fix MQ404 - Currency key and exchange rate type for the euro not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Currency key and exchange rate type for the euro not found

What causes this issue?

The program is searching for the following settings in your system:
Currency key which you use for the euro currency
Exchange rate type which you use for the prescribed translation
procedure between EMU national curencies.

System Response

No currency key could be found for the euro currency or no exchange
rate type could be found for translation between the EMU national
currencies.

How to fix this error?

Prepare your system for entering business transactions in euro using
transaction EW3X.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ404 - Currency key and exchange rate type for the euro not found ?

  The SAP error message MQ404 indicates that the system is unable to find the currency key and exchange rate type for the euro (EUR) in the relevant configuration. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the currency settings in the system, particularly when dealing with currency conversions or transactions involving the euro.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type for EUR may not be defined in the system.
  Missing Currency Key: The currency key for EUR may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for currency conversion or exchange rates may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference the euro.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MQ404 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Verify that the exchange rate type you are using is defined and that there are valid exchange rates for EUR.
  
  
  
  Define Exchange Rate Type:
  
  If the exchange rate type is missing, you can create it by going to OB07 (Define Exchange Rate Types) and adding the necessary exchange rate type for EUR.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currency key for EUR is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB22 (Define Currencies).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material master) to ensure that the currency settings are correct and that EUR is properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction data to ensure that it references the correct currency and exchange rate type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB07: Define Exchange Rate Types
  OB22: Define Currencies
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Currency Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall currency configuration in SAP, including how exchange rates are maintained and how they affect financial transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MQ404 error in your SAP system.