How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV050 - FX country: No rate determined (currency conversion is asynchronous)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: FX country: No rate determined (currency conversion is asynchronous)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV050 - FX country: No rate determined (currency conversion is asynchronous) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV050 FX country: No rate determined (currency conversion is asynchronous) typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents or financial transactions where currency conversion is required. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine a foreign exchange rate for the specified currency pair at the time of processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined in the system for the currency pair involved (e.g., the local currency and the foreign currency).
  Asynchronous Processing: The error message mentions "asynchronous," which suggests that the currency conversion process is not completed in real-time. This can happen if the exchange rates are updated in a batch process and are not yet available for immediate transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the exchange rate types used in the system.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. If the rate is only valid for certain periods, and the transaction date falls outside that range, the rate will not be found.
  System Settings: The system settings for currency conversion might not be properly configured, leading to issues in fetching the required rates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Exchange Rates: Verify that the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair are maintained in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and checking if the rates exist for the required currencies and dates.
  Update Exchange Rates: If the rates are missing, you may need to update them manually or ensure that the batch job responsible for updating exchange rates runs successfully.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to currency conversion in the system. Ensure that the correct exchange rate types are being used in the relevant transactions.
  Transaction Date: Ensure that the transaction date falls within the valid range of the exchange rates. If necessary, adjust the transaction date or update the exchange rates accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for currency conversion.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 for maintaining exchange rates, ME21N for creating purchase orders, and ME22N for changing them.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to currency conversion issues, as they may provide specific fixes or patches for known problems.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.