How To Fix /SAPCE/IU_MSG1209 - Original currency: & / New currency: &

/SAPCE/IU_MSG1209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IU_MSG1 -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Original currency: & / New currency: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_MSG1209 - Original currency: & / New currency: & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_MSG1209 typically relates to issues with currency conversion in the context of the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial documents or transactions that involve multiple currencies. The message indicates a problem with the original currency and the new currency during a conversion process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to convert an amount from one currency to another, but the system cannot find a valid exchange rate for the specified currencies.
  Missing Exchange Rates: The exchange rate for the original currency to the new currency may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the financial document settings.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate might not be valid for the date of the transaction, leading to the inability to perform the conversion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if