How To Fix MQ417 - You must specify the euro exchange rate with six valid places


MQ417 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

  • Message number: 417

  • Message text: You must specify the euro exchange rate with six valid places

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered an exchange rate of less than 1. This way you have
    maintained an exchange rate which has less than six significant places.

    System Response

    Exchange rates are managed with a maximum of four places before the
    decimal point and five decimal places. It is a legal requirement that
    six places are used for EMU exchange rates. You must therefore maintain
    the exchange rates with at least one place before the decimal point.

    How to fix this error?

    Move the decimal point in the exchange rate one or more places to the
    right and increase the translation ratio accordingly.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ417 - You must specify the euro exchange rate with six valid places ?
    The SAP error message MQ417, which states "You must specify the euro exchange rate with six valid places," typically occurs in the context of currency conversion or when dealing with foreign currency transactions in SAP. This error indicates that the exchange rate for the Euro (EUR) is not specified with the required precision of six decimal places.
    
    Cause: Exchange Rate Configuration: The exchange rate for the Euro may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may be missing entirely. Incorrect Data Entry: When entering the exchange rate manually, it may have been entered with fewer than six decimal places. Currency Settings: The currency settings in the system may not be configured to handle the required precision for the Euro.
    Solution: Check Exchange Rate Table: Go to transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates). Look for the Euro (EUR) and check if the exchange rate is defined with six decimal places. If it is not, update the exchange

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