How To Fix SG122 - Exchange rate zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Exchange rate zero

What causes this issue?

You have entered an exchange rate of 0.
The system interprets this as an unavailable exchange rate.
In the case of a currency conversion, this exchange rate would be
ignored and the system would continue with the next oldest exchange
rate other than 0.

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?

Check your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG122 - Exchange rate zero ?

  The SAP error message SG122 "Exchange rate zero" typically occurs when a transaction involves currency conversion, but the system cannot find a valid exchange rate for the specified currencies. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, creating purchase orders, or processing invoices.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the currency pair involved in the transaction is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Configuration: The currencies used in the transaction may not be properly configured in the system.
  Date Issues: The exchange rate may not be valid for the date of the transaction. For example, if the exchange rate is only maintained for a specific date range, and the transaction date falls outside that range, the system will not find a valid rate.
  Currency Type: The currency type (e.g., transaction currency, local currency) may not have a corresponding exchange rate defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or use the appropriate path in your SAP system) to maintain exchange rates.
  Ensure that the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair is entered and valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Verify that the currencies involved in the transaction are correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the currency types are set up properly in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Date:
  
  Check the date of the transaction and ensure it falls within the range of valid exchange rates.
  If necessary, update the exchange rates to include the required date.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Currency Type:
  
  Ensure that the correct currency type is being used in the transaction. If you are using a specific currency type, make sure that it has a corresponding exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the exchange rate determination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OB07: Define exchange rate types.
  OB22: Define currency types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to exchange rates and currency conversion.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain exchange rates and perform transactions involving currency conversion.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SG122 error and ensure that your transactions can proceed without issues related to exchange rates.