How To Fix O4209 - Error during currency conversion. See long text for more information.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Error during currency conversion. See long text for more information.

What causes this issue?

During currency conversion an error occurred (Call of function module
CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The following explanation concerns customizing of currency conversion in
the ERP system. If you do not have detailed knowledge in that area or if
you do not have the appropriate authorizations, contact your system
administrator.
The reason of the error can be very complex to analyse. Therefore the
system returns some information, which should be helpful for analysis.
Please decode the additional information of the system with the
following explanation in [ ]. The information mainly refers to the
calling parameters and the exceptions of function module
CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY.
System information part 1:
,,&V1&
,,( [1] [2] )
[1] Amount to be converted ...
[2] ...in currency .
System information part 2:
,,&V2&
([3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10])
[3] Used exchange rate type for conversion.
[4] Used date for conversion.
[5] From currency (same like [2]).
[6] To currency, currency to which amount should be converted.
[7] Coding location, from where function module
CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY is called:
,,00 = Call within FORM DAILY_CURR_CONV_RULE_000 (Program SAPLOICQ).
,,01 = Call within FORM DAILY_CURR_CONV_RULE_001 (Program SAPLOICQ).
,,02 = Call within FORM CONVERT_VALUE_TO_DOC_CURR (Program SAPLOICQ).
,,03 = Call within FORM CONVERT_RATE_TO_DISP_CURR (Program SAPLOICQ).
,,04 = Call within FORM ADJUST_VALUE (Program SAPLOICQ).
,,99 = Call within a modularization unit, which is not part of the
,, IS-OIL 4.6B delivery.
[8] Raised exception value of function module CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY.
[9] Used exchange rate (If not used, no text is displayed).
[10] Flag, if table TCURR should be read (If not set, no text
is displayed).
Depending on the raised exception, analyse the cause of the error:
,,1 = Check the corresponding exchange rate or related ones, if
,, alternative exchange rate types are used.
,,2 = Check, why the used amounts, exchange rates and
,, translation factor have lead to an overflow error.
,,3 = Check the corresponding translation factors or related ones, if
,, alternative exchange rate types are used.
,,4 = Check the corresponding exchange rate spreads or related ones,
,, if alternative exchange rate types are used.
,,5 = An alternative exchange rate type was derived two times.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4209 - Error during currency conversion. See long text for more information. ?

  The SAP error message O4209, which indicates "Error during currency conversion," typically occurs during processes that involve currency conversion, such as during the posting of financial documents, reporting, or when executing transactions that require currency exchange rates.
  Causes of O4209 Error
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair involved in the transaction for the required date.
  
  
  Incorrect Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be issues with the currency settings in the company code.
  
  
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates are often defined for specific periods, and if the transaction date falls outside this range, the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Currency Type Issues: The error may also arise if the currency type (e.g., transaction currency, local currency, etc.) is not correctly set up or if there are inconsistencies in the currency types used in the transaction.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  
  Solutions to O4209 Error
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify that the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair exists for the date of the transaction.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create or update the exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currencies involved in the transaction are correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the company code and ensure that the currencies are active.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Date:
  
  Confirm that the transaction date falls within the valid range of the defined exchange rates. If necessary, adjust the transaction date or update the exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types used in the transaction are correctly set up. Review the configuration in the relevant financial modules.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to currency conversion errors. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBA1 (Maintain Currency Types), and OX15 (Define Company Code).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency conversion and financial transactions for more detailed guidance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the O4209 error in SAP.