How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BPE020 - Translation of &1 &2 into currency &3 is not possible; no ER found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BPE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Translation of &1 &2 into currency &3 is not possible; no ER found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPE020 - Translation of &1 &2 into currency &3 is not possible; no ER found ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPE020 indicates that there is an issue with the translation of a specific amount into a different currency because no exchange rate (ER) has been found for the specified currencies. This typically occurs in scenarios involving currency conversion, such as during financial transactions, reporting, or data processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The primary cause of this error is that there is no exchange rate defined in the system for the currency pair involved (from currency &1 to currency &3).
  Incorrect Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates in SAP are often date-sensitive.
  Currency Type: The currency type being used may not have an exchange rate defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) in SAP.
  Verify if there is an exchange rate defined for the currency pair (from currency &1 to currency &3) for the relevant date.
  If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Update Exchange Rates:
  
  If the exchange rate is missing, you can add it manually for the required currency pair and date.
  Ensure that the exchange rate is maintained for all necessary currency types (e.g., spot rates, average rates).
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the currencies involved to ensure they are correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that the currencies are active and properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date falls within the range of valid exchange rates. If the transaction date is outside the range, you may need to adjust the date or add the necessary exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to maintain exchange rates or configure currencies, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS: Display Exchange Rates
  OBB8: Maintain Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  
  Currency Types: Understand the different currency types (e.g., transaction currency, local currency, group currency) and how they affect exchange rate maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion and exchange rates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that currency translations can be performed successfully in your SAP system.