How To Fix SG118 - No reference currency or inversion is possible for buying/selling rate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No reference currency or inversion is possible for buying/selling rate

What causes this issue?

Currencies are converted using an average exchange rate. A basic
currency, which then also becomes effective for buying and selling rate
conversions, can be specified for this average exchange rate.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

If the buying or selling exchange rate name is correct, do not mark the
inversion, and do not specify a basis currency.
Otherwise reset the buying or selling exchange rate name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG118 - No reference currency or inversion is possible for buying/selling rate ?

  The SAP error message SG118 ("No reference currency or inversion is possible for buying/selling rate") typically occurs in the context of foreign currency transactions, particularly when dealing with exchange rates in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid reference currency or that the necessary exchange rate information is not available for the specified currencies.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the currency pair you are trying to use is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Configuration: The currencies involved in the transaction may not be properly configured in the system.
  Reference Currency Not Defined: The reference currency for the transaction may not be defined in the system settings.
  Inversion Not Possible: The system may not be able to invert the exchange rate due to missing data or incorrect settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Check if the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair is maintained. If not, add the necessary rates.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currencies involved in the transaction are correctly configured in the system.
  You can check this in the transaction code OB22 (Define Currency Types) and OB07 (Define Exchange Rate Types).
  
  
  
  Define Reference Currency:
  
  Make sure that a reference currency is defined for the relevant company code or transaction type.
  This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction or module (like MM, SD, etc.), ensure that the settings for currency conversion are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Inversion Settings:
  
  If the system is trying to invert the exchange rate, ensure that the necessary settings for inversion are enabled in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB07: Define Exchange Rate Types
  OB22: Define Currency Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency settings and exchange rate maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion and exchange rates.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.