How To Fix SPE503 - Item &1: Exchange rate data &2 not valid.

SPE503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPE -

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Item &1: Exchange rate data &2 not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPE503 - Item &1: Exchange rate data &2 not valid. ?

  The SAP error message SPE503 indicates that there is an issue with the exchange rate data for a specific item in a transaction. This error typically arises when the system cannot find valid exchange rate information for the specified currency pair on the date of the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the currency pair (e.g., from currency A to currency B) is not maintained in the system for the date of the transaction.
  Incorrect Date: The transaction date may fall outside the range of valid exchange rates maintained in the system.
  Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the currency fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Verify if the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair exists for the date of the transaction.
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