How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND041 - Cannot convert currency &1 into currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Cannot convert currency &1 into currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND041 - Cannot convert currency &1 into currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND041 indicates that there is an issue with currency conversion in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it means that the system is unable to convert an amount from one currency (denoted as &1) to another currency (denoted as &2). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing transportation costs, freight charges, or other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined between the two currencies in the system.
  Inactive Exchange Rate: The exchange rate may exist but is not active for the date of the transaction.
  Currency Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of currencies in the system, such as incorrect settings in the currency types or the currency master data.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect currency codes may have been entered in the transaction or master data.
  Transaction Date: The date of the transaction may fall outside the validity period of the defined exchange rates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates) and verify if there is an exchange rate defined for the currencies in question.
  Ensure that the exchange rate is valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Activate Exchange Rate:
  
  If the exchange rate exists but is inactive, activate it for the required date range.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for currencies in the system. Ensure that the currencies involved are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or master data for any incorrect currency codes or amounts. Make sure that the currencies are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Date:
  
  Ensure that the transaction date is within the validity period of the exchange rates. If necessary, adjust the date or update the exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 for maintaining exchange rates, SE16N for viewing table entries, and SPRO for configuration settings.
  Currency Types: Understand the different currency types used in SAP (e.g., document currency, local currency, and hard currency) and how they affect transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion in TMS.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.