How To Fix SPE518 - Item &1: Exchange rate not available.

SPE518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPE -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Item &1: Exchange rate not available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPE518 - Item &1: Exchange rate not available. ?

  The SAP error message SPE518 ("Item &1: Exchange rate not available") typically occurs when a transaction involves currency conversion, and the system cannot find a valid exchange rate for the specified currencies on the date of the transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or when generating reports that require currency conversion.
  Causes:
  
  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 relevant date.
  Incorrect Date: The transaction date may fall on a weekend or holiday when exchange rates are not updated.
  Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system.
  Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type being used may not have the required rates maintained.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect currency code in the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
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