How To Fix UO087 - Exchange rate must be greater than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UO - Maintain Currency Tables TCUR* for Euro Introduction

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Exchange rate must be greater than 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UO087 - Exchange rate must be greater than 0 ?

  The SAP error message UO087, which states "Exchange rate must be greater than 0," typically occurs when you are trying to enter or process a transaction that involves currency conversion, and the exchange rate being used is either zero or negative. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, currency translations, or when entering exchange rates in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Exchange Rate Entry: The exchange rate might have been entered incorrectly, either manually or through an automated process.
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specific currency pair may not have been defined in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with how exchange rates were transferred.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings or in the exchange rate types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate: Verify the exchange rate for the currency pair involved in the transaction. Ensure that it is greater than zero.
  
  You can check this in the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or OBBS (Maintain Exchange Rate Types).
  
  
  
  Update Exchange Rate: If the exchange rate is missing or incorrect, update it to the correct value. Make sure to enter a valid exchange rate that is greater than zero.
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data being entered to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the currency codes are valid.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the currency settings in your SAP configuration are correct. This includes checking the settings for currency types and exchange rate types.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct exchange rates or how to enter them, consult your organization's financial documentation or SAP help resources.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBBS (Maintain Exchange Rate Types), and FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) where this error might occur.
  Currency Configuration: Understanding how currencies and exchange rates are configured in SAP can help prevent this error in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UO087 error and ensure that your exchange rates are correctly set up in SAP.