How To Fix RSDDTPS017 - No conversion from &2 to &3 for exchange rate type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDTPS - Messages for Polestar Index Maintenance

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No conversion from &2 to &3 for exchange rate type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDTPS017 - No conversion from &2 to &3 for exchange rate type &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDDTPS017 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of currency values due to an incompatible exchange rate type. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting when the system is unable to convert a currency value from one type to another using the specified exchange rate type.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Exchange Rate Types: The exchange rate type specified in the error message (&1) does not have a valid conversion path from the source currency (&2) to the target currency (&3).
  Missing Exchange Rates: The required exchange rates for the specified exchange rate type may not be maintained in the system for the relevant currencies.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the currency settings or in the data source that is causing the conversion to fail.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may contain invalid or unexpected currency values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates) and verify that the exchange rates for the specified exchange rate type (&1) are correctly maintained for the currencies involved (&2 and &3).
  Ensure that the exchange rates are valid for the date range being used in the report or extraction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for currency conversion in the relevant module (e.g., FI, CO, etc.) to ensure that the exchange rate types are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate currencies.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that it contains valid currency values and that there are no discrepancies in the currency codes.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Exchange Rate Types:
  
  If the specified exchange rate type is not suitable, consider using a different exchange rate type that has the necessary conversion paths.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on exchange rate types and currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exchange Rate Types: In SAP, exchange rate types are defined in the system to facilitate currency conversion. Common types include M (average rate), B (bank buying rate), and G (bank selling rate).
  Currency Conversion in Reports: When generating reports or extracting data, ensure that the correct exchange rate type is specified in the report settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBA1 (Define Exchange Rate Types), and others related to currency management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.