How To Fix /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES618 - Enter exchange rate for &1 as direct quotation (without symbol)

/PM0/ABP_MESSAGES618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Enter exchange rate for &1 as direct quotation (without symbol)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES618 - Enter exchange rate for &1 as direct quotation (without symbol) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES618 indicates that the system requires an exchange rate to be entered as a direct quotation for a specific currency pair, but it has not been provided in the expected format. This error typically arises in the context of currency conversion or financial transactions where exchange rates are necessary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified currency pair has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Format: The exchange rate may have been entered with a currency symbol or in an incorrect format, whereas the system expects a numerical value without any symbols.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for entering exchange rates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Exchange Rate:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you enter the exchange rate as a direct quotation (e.g., for USD to EUR, enter the rate as a number like 0.85 without