How To Fix SG128 - Error when converting the rate into indirect quote: &/& (ex. rate type &)

SG128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Error when converting the rate into indirect quote: &/& (ex. rate type &)

What causes this issue?

You specified a direct exchange rate in a currency field for the
translation from &V1& to &V2&. An overflow occurred when the system
attempted to convert the rate to a direct rate, or the result was 0.
You probably did not take the exchange rate factors into account when
you entered the exchange rate, and entered a rate that differs from the
rate you intended.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings of the currency factors in your system.
The relevant factors are:
&V3& &V4&,,&V1&/&V2& and
&V3& &V4&,,&V2&/&V1&.
You can also access this function from the Implementation Guide under
<LS>Global Settings</> -> <LS>Currencies</> -> <LS>Translation Factors
</>.

<DS:TRAN.OBBS>Execute Function</>
ENDIF
Also use the F4 help for the currency field to display information on
the factors, and to help you enter the exchange rate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG128 - Error when converting the rate into indirect quote: &/& (ex. rate type &) ?

  The SAP error message SG128 indicates an issue with converting a currency rate into an indirect quote format. This typically occurs in the context of foreign currency exchange rates, where the system is unable to interpret or convert the specified rate correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Rate Type: The rate type specified may not be defined correctly in the system or may not exist.
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specified currency pair may not be maintained in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the way the exchange rates are set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect data entry when specifying the currency pair or rate type.
  Currency Pair Not Supported: The currency pair you are trying to convert may not be supported for indirect quotes in your system configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Rate Type: Verify that the rate type specified in