How To Fix SG031 - Enter only a price or an indirect exchange rate

SG031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SG - Global Pool for Cross-Application Developments

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Enter only a price or an indirect exchange rate

What causes this issue?

You have entered both a direct and an indirect exchange rate type for a
pair of exchange rates.

System Response

The system expects you to enter one exchange rate type.

How to fix this error?

Delete one of the entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG031 - Enter only a price or an indirect exchange rate ?

  The SAP error message SG031 ("Enter only a price or an indirect exchange rate") typically occurs in the context of currency conversion or pricing in SAP, particularly when dealing with foreign currency transactions. This error indicates that the system expects either a direct price or an indirect exchange rate, but not both.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered both a price and an indirect exchange rate in the same transaction, which is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of currency settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users might mistakenly input values in the wrong fields or formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you are entering either a price or an indirect exchange rate, but not both. Review the fields where you are entering data and correct any mistakes.
  Review Transaction Type: Make sure that the transaction type you are working with supports the type of pricing or