How To Fix SCURMAINT008 - New exchange rate falls beyond the defined tolerance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: New exchange rate falls beyond the defined tolerance

What causes this issue?

You have entered an exchange rate that varies too much from the last
exchange rate for this currency pair. The maximum tolerance for this
currency pair is set at &V1&%.

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

System Response

You receive a warning.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCURMAINT008 - New exchange rate falls beyond the defined tolerance ?

  The SAP error message SCURMAINT008, which states "New exchange rate falls beyond the defined tolerance," typically occurs when you are trying to update or maintain exchange rates in the SAP system, and the new rate you are entering does not meet the predefined tolerance limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Tolerance Limits: SAP allows you to set tolerance limits for exchange rate changes. If the new exchange rate deviates from the previous rate by more than the defined tolerance, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Rate Entry: The new exchange rate may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a significant deviation from the previous rate.
  Configuration Settings: The tolerance settings in the system may be configured too strictly, causing valid exchange rate changes to be rejected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tolerance Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for exchange rates in SAP (Transaction Code: OB08).
  Review the tolerance settings for the currency pair you are working with. You may need to adjust these settings to allow for a wider range of acceptable exchange rate changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Exchange Rate:
  
  Double-check the new exchange rate you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is accurate and reflects the current market conditions.
  Compare it with the previous rate to see if the change is indeed valid.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Rate:
  
  If the new rate is indeed correct but exceeds the tolerance, consider adjusting the rate to fall within the acceptable range or temporarily increasing the tolerance limit to allow the entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance on how to manage exchange rates and tolerance settings effectively.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to exchange rates. Sometimes, restrictions can lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBA1: Maintain Tolerance Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to exchange rate maintenance and tolerances.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user role has the necessary permissions to modify exchange rates and that the user is aware of the company's policies regarding exchange rate changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCURMAINT008 error and successfully maintain the exchange rates in your SAP system.