How To Fix SG125 - The fields "Selling rate at" and "Buying rate at" must be initialized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 125

• Message text: The fields "Selling rate at" and "Buying rate at" must be initialized

What causes this issue?

You set the flag <LS>Exchange rate type uses special translation model
</>. This means that you cannot set the fields <LS>Selling rate at</>
and <LS>Buying rate at</>.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Delete either the flag or the fields <LS>Selling rate at</> and
<LS>Buying rate at</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG125 - The fields "Selling rate at" and "Buying rate at" must be initialized ?

  The SAP error message SG125, which states that "The fields 'Selling rate at' and 'Buying rate at' must be initialized," typically occurs in the context of currency exchange rate maintenance or when dealing with foreign currency transactions. This error indicates that the system requires the selling and buying rates to be defined for the currency pair you are working with, but they have not been initialized or set.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rates: The selling and buying rates for the specified currency pair have not been entered in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency settings or exchange rate types may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have missed entering the required fields when trying to create or update a record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Verify if the selling and buying rates for the relevant currency pair are defined. If they are missing, you will need to enter them.
  
  
  
  Enter Required Rates:
  
  If the rates are missing, enter the appropriate selling and buying rates for the currency pair and save the changes.
  Ensure that the rates are valid for the date range you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for currency types and exchange rate types in the system. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  You can review the settings in the transaction code OB22 (for exchange rate types).
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data in a transaction, ensure that you fill in all required fields, including the selling and buying rates, before saving or processing the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the rates or how to enter them, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OB22: Define exchange rate types.
  
  
  
  Currency Configuration: Ensure that the currency settings in your SAP system are correctly configured to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  User Authorization: Make sure you have the necessary permissions to maintain exchange rates in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SG125 error and successfully initialize the required fields for selling and buying rates.