How To Fix TE216 - No historical shifts for currency pair &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No historical shifts for currency pair &/&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE216 - No historical shifts for currency pair &/& ?

  The SAP error message TE216 "No historical shifts for currency pair &/&" typically occurs in the context of currency conversion or when dealing with foreign currency valuations in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find historical exchange rate data for the specified currency pair.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate Data: The most common cause is that there are no historical exchange rates maintained for the specified currency pair in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Pair: The currency pair specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Date Range Issues: The date for which the exchange rate is being requested may fall outside the range of available historical data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the way exchange rates are maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Check if the exchange rates for the specified currency pair are maintained for the required date range.
  If not, enter the necessary exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Pair:
  
  Verify that the currency pair specified in the transaction is correct. Ensure that both currencies are valid and recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Review Date Settings:
  
  Ensure that the date for which you are trying to retrieve the exchange rate is within the range of the maintained historical rates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to currency conversion and exchange rate types to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to currency conversion and exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBA1 (Define Exchange Rate Types), and others related to currency management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to currency conversion issues or the specific error message TE216 for additional insights or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for currency management and exchange rate maintenance for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE216 error and ensure that your currency conversion processes function smoothly.