How To Fix T8254 - Volatility of currencies &1/&2, type &3 of &4 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Volatility of currencies &1/&2, type &3 of &4 not maintained

What causes this issue?

A search was performed for a volatility in volatility type &V3& for
currencies &V1&/&V2& on date &V4&.
The volatility is not maintained.

System Response

The calculation cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the volatility.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8254 - Volatility of currencies &1/&2, type &3 of &4 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message T8254 indicates that there is an issue with the volatility settings for currency types in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with foreign currencies and their valuation.
  Cause:
  The error message "Volatility of currencies &1/&2, type &3 of &4 not maintained" suggests that the system is unable to find the necessary volatility settings for the specified currencies and their types. The placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) represent:
  
  &1: Currency 1
  &2: Currency 2
  &3: Currency type
  &4: Additional identifier (like a company code or valuation area)
  
  This can occur due to:
  
  Missing configuration in the currency settings.
  Incorrect or incomplete entries in the relevant tables that manage currency volatility.
  Changes in currency types or the addition of new currencies without corresponding volatility settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the exchange rates and ensure that the currencies involved are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Volatility Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBB8 to maintain the volatility settings for the currencies. You need to ensure that the volatility for the specified currency pair and type is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for financial accounting (transaction code SPRO), and check the settings under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New)
  Financial Accounting Global Settings
  Currencies
  Define Volatility of Currencies
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  If the volatility settings are missing, you may need to create new entries for the currency pair and type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to currency volatility to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  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
  OBB8: Maintain Volatility of Currencies
  SPRO: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to currency volatility settings.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to currency settings in the system.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.