How To Fix T0604 - Bid/ask base currencies differ for currency &1/&2, rate type &3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Bid/ask base currencies differ for currency &1/&2, rate type &3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0604 - Bid/ask base currencies differ for currency &1/&2, rate type &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message T0604 indicates that there is a mismatch between the bid and ask base currencies for a specific currency pair and rate type. This typically occurs in the context of foreign exchange (FX) transactions or when dealing with currency conversion in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the bid and ask rates for the specified currency pair (e.g., currency &1 and currency &2) are not aligned or do not match the expected configuration in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The currency pair may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in the bid and ask rates.
  Missing Exchange Rates: The exchange rates for the specified currency pair may not be maintained in the system for the given rate type.
  Incorrect Rate Type: The rate type specified may not be appropriate for the currencies involved.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the exchange rates or currency settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T0604 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify that the exchange rates for the specified currency pair are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that both bid and ask rates are entered for the relevant rate type.
  
  
  
  Verify Rate Types:
  
  Check the rate types being used for the currencies involved. Ensure that the rate types are correctly defined and that they correspond to the expected bid and ask rates.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currencies involved are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB22 (Define Currency Types).
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  If the exchange rates are missing for a specific date or period, you may need to enter them manually or ensure that they are updated through an automated process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB22: Define Currency Types
  OB37: Define Rate Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency conversion or exchange rate maintenance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to exchange rates and currency settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the T0604 error in SAP.