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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SG - Global Pool for Cross-Application Developments
Message number: 025
Message text: Basis currency missing for exchange rate type &
You have set the flag for the use of a special conversion pattern in
the exchange rate type table, but you have not specified a base
currency. The special conversion type requires a base currency.
Error message
Maintain exchange rate type &V1& in the exchange rate type table:
Either delete this flag or enter a base currency.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
SG025
- Basis currency missing for exchange rate type & ?The SAP error message SG025 indicates that there is a missing basis currency for a specified exchange rate type. This error typically arises in the context of currency conversion or when dealing with foreign currency transactions in SAP.
Cause:
The error occurs when the system attempts to perform a currency conversion using an exchange rate type that does not have a defined basis currency. The basis currency is essential for the system to know which currency to use as a reference point for conversions.
Solution:
To resolve the SG025 error, you need to ensure that the exchange rate type in question has a defined basis currency. Here are the steps to do this:
Access the Exchange Rate Type Configuration:
- Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
- Navigate to the following path:
SPRO
->SAP Reference IMG
->Financial Accounting
->Financial Accounting Global Settings
->Currencies
->Define Exchange Rate Types
.Check the Exchange Rate Type:
- Find the exchange rate type that is causing the error (indicated by the
&
in the error message).- Double-click on the exchange rate type to view its details.
Define the Basis Currency:
- Ensure that the basis currency is set for the exchange rate type. If it is missing, you will need to define it.
- Typically, the basis currency is the local currency of the company code or the currency that is most commonly used for transactions.
Save Changes:
- After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
Test the Changes:
- Perform the transaction again that previously resulted in the SG025 error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
Related Information:
OB08
to maintain exchange rates directly or OB22
to define exchange rate types.If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Financial team for further investigation, as there could be additional configuration or data issues at play.
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