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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify that the necessary exchange rates are maintained for the currencies involved.
  Ensure that the rates are valid for the date range of the transactions being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for currency conversion in the relevant modules (e.g., FI, CO) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the currency types are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Sources:
  
  Review the data source or InfoProvider being used in the report to ensure that all necessary fields, especially currency fields, are populated correctly.
  Check for any data inconsistencies or missing values.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the relevant currencies is correctly maintained in the system.
  Verify that the currency types are correctly assigned to the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access currency conversion data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (for exchange rates), SE11 (for data dictionary), and RSA1 (for data warehousing).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency conversion and reporting to understand the underlying processes and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as they may have access to more detailed logs and system settings.