How To Fix TXRG_POSTING258 - Exchange rate is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXRG_POSTING - Tax Register Posting Message Class

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Exchange rate is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TXRG_POSTING258 - Exchange rate is empty ?

  The SAP error message TXRG_POSTING258 indicates that there is an issue with the exchange rate being empty during a transaction that involves currency conversion. This typically occurs in financial transactions where currency exchange rates are required for posting entries in different currencies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair involved in the transaction on the date of the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The exchange rate type may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Date Issues: The transaction date may not fall within the range of valid exchange rates defined in the system.
  Currency Settings: The currencies involved may not be set up correctly in the system, or there may be a mismatch in currency codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify if the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair exists for the date of the transaction.
  If it does not exist, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Verify Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Ensure that the correct exchange rate type is being used in the transaction. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Exchange Rate Types.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Date:
  
  Make sure that the transaction date is within the range of valid exchange rates. If the date is outside this range, you may need to adjust the date or enter a new exchange rate.
  
  
  
  Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the currencies involved in the transaction. Ensure that both currencies are correctly defined in the system and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency and exchange rate management.
  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 related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message TXRG_POSTING258 and successfully process your transaction.