How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND042 - Currency conversion of quoted price of FQ &1 in freight RFQ &2 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Currency conversion of quoted price of FQ &1 in freight RFQ &2 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND042 - Currency conversion of quoted price of FQ &1 in freight RFQ &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND042 indicates that there was a failure in the currency conversion of the quoted price in a freight request for quotation (RFQ). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with freight quotations that involve multiple currencies.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary configuration to handle the currency conversion. This could be due to missing exchange rates or incorrect currency settings in the system.
  Missing Exchange Rates: The exchange rate for the currencies involved in the RFQ may not be maintained in the system.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: The currencies used in the RFQ and the currencies set in the master data (like vendor or customer master) may not match or may not be properly configured.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry of the RFQ, such as incorrect currency codes or formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Exchange Rates: Ensure that the exchange rates for the currencies involved are maintained in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB08 to maintain exchange rates.
  Verify Currency Configuration: Check the configuration settings for currencies in the SAP system. Ensure that the currencies used in the RFQ are correctly set up in the system.
  Review RFQ Data: Go through the RFQ data to ensure that all currency codes are correct and that there are no discrepancies in the currency settings.
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the vendor or customer involved in the RFQ to ensure that the currency settings are consistent and correct.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on resolving currency conversion issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 for maintaining exchange rates, ME41 for creating RFQs, and ME42 for changing RFQs.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management and Currency Management for detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.