How To Fix /NFM/CA204 - No reference rate was transferred

/NFM/CA204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No reference rate was transferred

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/NFM/CA204 - Details

• The SAP error message /NFM/CA204 No reference rate was transferred typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with foreign currency valuations or when processing financial documents that require a reference interest rate or exchange rate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Rate: The error indicates that the system expected a reference rate (such as an interest rate or exchange rate) to be provided for a transaction, but none was found.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial module, such as missing settings for currency types or reference rates.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have failed to enter the necessary data in the transaction or document that requires a reference rate.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like currency or financial instruments) may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of a reference rate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the relevant financial module is correctly set