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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SPE -
Message number: 518
Message text: Item &1: Exchange rate not available.
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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:
- Go to the transaction code OB08 (or use the appropriate transaction for your version of SAP) to maintain exchange rates.
- Ensure that the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair is entered for the correct date.
Check Exchange Rate Type:
- Verify that the exchange rate type being used in the transaction is correctly set up and has the necessary rates maintained.
Review Transaction Date:
- Ensure that the transaction date is valid and that it falls within the range of dates for which exchange rates are maintained.
Currency Configuration:
- Check the configuration of the currencies involved in the transaction to ensure they are correctly set up in the system.
Consult Documentation:
- Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting exchange rates.
Testing:
- After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
Related Information:
Transaction Codes:
SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to exchange rates.
User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain exchange rates and perform currency-related transactions.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPE518 error and ensure that exchange rates are correctly maintained in your SAP system.
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