How To Fix SCURMAINT005 - Factors missing for exchange rate type '&' and currency pair '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCURMAINT - Messages for New Exchange Rate Maintenance

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Factors missing for exchange rate type '&' and currency pair '&'

What causes this issue?

In table TCURF (editing with Customizing transaction OBBS), the factors
for the specified exchange rate pair are missing.
For this reason, an exchange rate entered by you with factors 1:1
cannot be adapted to the factors used by the system. This would be
necessary in order to store the exchange rate correctly.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete your entry in the "exchange rate 1:1" field.
You can enter the exchange rate in the "exchange rate" field and then
save it. As the factors are missing, however, this exchange rate cannot
be used by the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing, call up transaction OBBS and set the required factors
for currency pair &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCURMAINT005 - Factors missing for exchange rate type '&' and currency pair '&' ?

  The SAP error message SCURMAINT005 indicates that there are missing factors for a specific exchange rate type and currency pair in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to maintain or access exchange rate data, and the necessary configuration or data is not complete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Factors: The error suggests that the exchange rate type (denoted by '&') and the currency pair (also denoted by '&') do not have the required factors defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the exchange rate settings, where the necessary factors for the specified exchange rate type and currency pair have not been set up.
  Data Entry Errors: It could also be due to incorrect data entry or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Verify that the exchange rate type and currency pair in question are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the necessary factors for the exchange rate type are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Factors:
  
  If factors are missing, you will need to add them. This can typically be done in the same transaction (OB08) by entering the correct values for the exchange rate type and currency pair.
  
  
  
  Review Related Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings for currency conversion in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Currencies > Define Exchange Rate Types and ensure that the exchange rate type is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the factors that need to be maintained, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the specific requirements for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Exchange Rate Types: These are used to define how exchange rates are calculated and can vary based on business requirements.
  Currency Pairs: This refers to the two currencies involved in the exchange rate (e.g., USD/EUR).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on maintaining exchange rates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.