How To Fix OQ_C211 - Currency conversion error: trying to convert from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_C - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Fuels

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Currency conversion error: trying to convert from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_C211 - Currency conversion error: trying to convert from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message OQ_C211, which states "Currency conversion error: trying to convert from &1 to &2," typically occurs during transactions that involve currency conversion, such as when processing invoices, payments, or financial reports. The error indicates that there is an issue with converting an amount from one currency (denoted as &1) to another currency (denoted as &2).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair in the system for the date of the transaction.
  Invalid Currency Pair: The currencies specified may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of currency types or settings in the financial module.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction, either because it is in the future or because it has not been maintained for that date.
  Currency Type Mismatch: The currency type used in the transaction may not match the expected currency type in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair are maintained.
  Ensure that the exchange rate is valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  If the exchange rate is missing, you can maintain it in the same transaction (OB08) by entering the appropriate currencies and the exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure that the currency types are correctly set up.
  Use transaction code OB22 to review the currency types and their settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction data is correct and that the currencies being used are valid.
  Check for any typos or incorrect entries in the currency fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OB22: Configure currency types.
  FB50: General ledger accounting for posting.
  F-02: General posting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion errors.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain exchange rates and currency configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the currency conversion error in SAP.