How To Fix RSDODSO418 - The external currency display could not be calculated

RSDODSO418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 418

• Message text: The external currency display could not be calculated

What causes this issue?

An error occured when calculating the external currency display for
InfoObject &V1& when using BAPI
BAPI_CURRENCY_CONV_TO_EXTERNAL.

System Response

The extraction will be canceled.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO418 - The external currency display could not be calculated ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO418, which states "The external currency display could not be calculated," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction when the system is unable to convert or display currency values correctly. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Currency Conversion Rates: The system may not have the necessary exchange rates defined for the currencies involved in the transaction or report.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for currency conversion in the SAP system may not be configured correctly.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data itself, such as missing or incorrect currency fields in the data source.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant currencies may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in currency conversion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the currency conversion data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Conversion Rates:
  
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