How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BPE021 - Error translating &1 &2 into currency &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BPE -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error translating &1 &2 into currency &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPE021 - Error translating &1 &2 into currency &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPE021 indicates an issue with currency translation in the Business Process Engine (BPE) or related financial processes. This error typically arises when the system is unable to convert a specified amount from one currency to another due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Conversion Rates: The most common cause is that the required currency conversion rates are not maintained in the system for the specified currencies.
  Invalid Currency Codes: The currency codes provided in the transaction may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Date Issues: The currency conversion rates may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Rates are often time-sensitive and may not be available for past or future dates.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or in the BPE settings that prevent proper currency conversion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the currency conversion data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Conversion Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the currency conversion rates are maintained for the currencies involved. If not, you will need to enter the appropriate rates.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Codes:
  
  Ensure that the currency codes used in the transaction are correct and valid. You can check valid currency codes in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Date Validity:
  
  Check the date of the transaction and ensure that there are valid currency conversion rates for that date. If necessary, update the rates for the required date range.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to currency conversion in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the Business Process Engine. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and perform currency conversions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling currency conversion issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 - Maintain exchange rates.
  OBBS - Display exchange rates.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /PF1/MSG_BPE021 error in your SAP system.