How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES803 - Pricing error: Exchange rate conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Pricing error: Exchange rate conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES803 - Pricing error: Exchange rate conversion ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES803, which indicates a "Pricing error: Exchange rate conversion," typically arises during the pricing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with international transactions that involve different currencies. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the currency pair involved in the transaction may not be maintained in the system.
  Invalid Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type used in the pricing procedure may not be valid or properly configured.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. Exchange rates can change daily, and if the rate is not maintained for the specific date, this error can occur.
  Currency Configuration: There may be issues with the currency configuration in the system, such as missing currency settings in the company code or controlling area.
  Custom Pricing Logic: If there are custom pricing routines or user exits that manipulate pricing, they may not handle exchange rate conversions correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check and maintain exchange rates. Ensure that the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair is maintained for the required date.
  
  
  
  Verify Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Ensure that the exchange rate type used in the pricing procedure is correctly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Exchange Rate Types.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales document or purchase order. Ensure that the exchange rate type is correctly specified in the pricing procedure configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date falls within the validity period of the exchange rate. If necessary, update the exchange rates for the required date.
  
  
  
  Currency Configuration:
  
  Verify that the currencies involved in the transaction are properly configured in the system. Check the settings in the company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Logic:
  
  If there are custom routines or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles exchange rate conversions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  VK11/VK12: Maintain pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and exchange rate handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to exchange rate conversions or the PRC_MESSAGES803 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PRC_MESSAGES803 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.