How To Fix UO136 - Exchange rate type &1 contains reroutings with date prior to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Exchange rate type &1 contains reroutings with date prior to &2

What causes this issue?

For exchange rate type &v1&, at least one exchange rate is defined that
does not invlove the euro, but which still has a rerouting date earlier
than &v2&.

System Response

Exchange rate type &v1& is not automatically set up for the euro.

How to fix this error?

You can delete the reroutings named if, as of &v2&, you have not made
any postings using the currency pairs in question.
If permitted, delete all these reroutings and then restart the
assistant.
If you cannot delete these reroutings, you can only set up exchange
rate type &v1& for the euro 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 UO136 - Exchange rate type &1 contains reroutings with date prior to &2 ?

  The SAP error message UO136 indicates that there is an issue with the exchange rate type specified in your transaction. Specifically, it means that the exchange rate type contains reroutings (or exchange rate entries) that have a date prior to the specified date in the error message. This can occur in various financial transactions where exchange rates are required, such as in currency conversions or when posting financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Rerouting Entries: The exchange rate type you are using has entries (reroutings) that are valid for dates earlier than the date you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are using in your transaction may not align with the valid exchange rates available in the system.
  Missing Exchange Rates: There may be missing exchange rates for the required date or for the currency pair involved in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type: Go to the transaction code for maintaining exchange rates (usually OB08) and check the exchange rate type specified in the error message. Ensure that it has valid entries for the date you are trying to process.
  Update Exchange Rates: If there are no valid exchange rates for the required date, you may need to enter or update the exchange rates for that date.
  Review Rerouting Entries: If rerouting entries are causing the issue, you may need to review and possibly adjust or delete those entries if they are not needed.
  Use Correct Date: Ensure that the date you are using in your transaction is correct and corresponds to the valid exchange rates available in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or OBBS (Maintain Exchange Rate Types) to manage exchange rates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing exchange rates and understanding rerouting entries.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UO136 error and ensure that your transactions can be processed without issues related to exchange rates.