How To Fix UO133 - Factor change: Exchange rate type &1 is not automatically rerouted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Factor change: Exchange rate type &1 is not automatically rerouted

What causes this issue?

You have changed a few exchange rate factors (for exchange rate type
&v1&) for a date that lies either ahead of the 01.01.1999 or ahead of
the current date.

System Response

The assistant does not enable you to reroute these type of exchange
rate types.

How to fix this error?

Make the necessary euro settings for the exchange rate type &v1&
manually.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UO133 - Factor change: Exchange rate type &1 is not automatically rerouted ?

  The SAP error message UO133, which states "Factor change: Exchange rate type &1 is not automatically rerouted," typically occurs in the context of currency conversion or when dealing with exchange rates in financial transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically reroute the exchange rate type specified (denoted by &1) when a factor change occurs.
  Cause:
  
  Exchange Rate Type Configuration: The exchange rate type specified may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the exchange rate table or incorrect settings in the currency conversion configuration.
  Currency Pair Not Defined: The currency pair for the specified exchange rate type may not be defined in the system, leading to the inability to reroute the exchange rate.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not support automatic rerouting for the specified exchange rate type.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented in the system, they may interfere with the standard behavior of exchange rate handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the exchange rate types and ensure that the required exchange rate type is defined and has valid entries for the relevant currency pair.
  Ensure that the exchange rate type is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Pair:
  
  Ensure that the currency pair (e.g., USD to EUR) is defined for the specified exchange rate type. If it is missing, you will need to add the necessary exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Check the transaction type settings to ensure that they allow for automatic rerouting of exchange rates. This may involve reviewing the configuration in the relevant financial module (e.g., FI, CO).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to exchange rate handling and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the rerouting fails. This may require technical assistance from an ABAP developer or SAP Basis consultant.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OB22 (Define Exchange Rate Types), and OB37 (Define Currency Translation).
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on currency conversion and exchange rate handling.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UO133 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.