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Message type: E = Error
Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer
Message number: 020
Message text: Exchange rate for field &1 with date &2 not found
The currency could not be converted.
The posting can not be made.
Check the exchange rates for completeness.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
UC020
- Exchange rate for field &1 with date &2 not found ?The SAP error message UC020 indicates that the system could not find an exchange rate for a specific currency field on a given date. This typically occurs in scenarios involving currency conversion, such as when processing financial transactions, creating reports, or performing currency valuations.
Cause:
- Missing Exchange Rate: The primary cause of this error is that there is no exchange rate defined in the system for the specified currency pair (e.g., from currency A to currency B) on the specified date.
- Incorrect Date: The date provided may not correspond to a date for which exchange rates have been maintained.
- Currency Configuration: The currency configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, or the relevant exchange rate type may not be defined.
- Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the currency or date fields.
Solution:
Check Exchange Rates:
- Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) in SAP.
- Verify if the exchange rate for the specified currency pair exists for the date in question.
- If it does not exist, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rate for that date.
Review Date:
- Ensure that the date you are using is correct and falls within the range of dates for which exchange rates are maintained.
Exchange Rate Type:
- Check if the correct exchange rate type is being used in your transaction. Different types of exchange rates (e.g., M for average rate, B for bank buying rate) may have different rates maintained.
Currency Configuration:
- Ensure that the currencies involved are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the currency settings in the company code and ensuring that the currencies are active.
Consult Documentation:
- If you are unsure about how to maintain exchange rates or the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
Testing:
- After making the necessary changes, re-run the transaction that generated the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UC020 error and ensure that exchange rates are correctly maintained in your SAP system.
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