How To Fix TRF0004 - No exchange maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRF0 - TRF Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No exchange maintained

What causes this issue?

An exchange is required to determine the market price. This could not be
determined.

System Response

Processing is not continued.

How to fix this error?

Enter the exchange at the position indicator of the affected position.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRF0004 - No exchange maintained ?

  The SAP error message TRF0004 "No exchange maintained" typically occurs in the context of foreign currency transactions or when dealing with exchange rates in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid exchange rate for the specified currency pair for the given date.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate maintained in the system for the currency pair you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Date: The date for which you are trying to retrieve the exchange rate may not have a rate maintained.
  Currency Pair Not Supported: The currency pair you are trying to use may not be supported or configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or use the menu path: SAP Easy Access > Accounting > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Currencies > Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Check if the exchange rate for the required currency pair is maintained for the relevant date.
  If not, you can enter the required exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date you are using for the transaction falls within the range of dates for which the exchange rate is maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Pair:
  
  Confirm that the currency pair you are using is valid and supported in your SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator, review the configuration settings related to currencies and exchange rates to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining exchange rates and handling currency-related transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBBS: Display Exchange Rates
  OB07: Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  
  
  Currency Types: Ensure you are aware of the different types of exchange rates (e.g., spot rates, average rates) and how they are used in your transactions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to exchange rates.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to maintain exchange rates in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TRF0004 error and successfully process your transactions involving foreign currencies.