How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_CONV002 - Amount &1 Currency &2 conversion failed; initial amount returned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_CONV -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Amount &1 Currency &2 conversion failed; initial amount returned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_CONV002 - Amount &1 Currency &2 conversion failed; initial amount returned ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_CONV002 indicates that there was a failure in converting an amount from one currency to another. The message specifies that the initial amount is returned because the conversion could not be completed successfully. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair involved in the conversion. If SAP cannot find a valid exchange rate for the specified currencies, it cannot perform the conversion.
  
  
  Invalid Currency Code: If the currency codes provided are incorrect or not recognized by the system, the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Date Issues: Exchange rates in SAP are often date-sensitive. If the date for which the conversion is being attempted does not have a valid exchange rate, the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency conversion settings in the system.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair are maintained. If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Codes: 
  
  Ensure that the currency codes being used in the transaction are valid and correctly spelled.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity: 
  
  Make sure that the date for which the conversion is being attempted has a valid exchange rate. You can check this in the same transaction (OB08).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to currency conversion in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on currency conversion and related settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 - Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB07 - Define Exchange Rate Types
  OB09 - Maintain Exchange Rate Types for Foreign Currency Valuation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to currency conversion errors.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal provides extensive documentation on currency conversion and financial transactions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /PF1/MSG_FH_CONV002 error message in SAP.