How To Fix VH128 - Exchange rate type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Exchange rate type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH128 - Exchange rate type & does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VH128: Exchange rate type & does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  VH128: Exchange rate type & does not exist
  
  The ampersand (&) is a placeholder for the actual exchange rate type code that is missing.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when SAP tries to find an exchange rate for a specific exchange rate type but cannot find it in the system. The exchange rate type is a key that defines which exchange rate to use (e.g., M = average rate, B = bank buying rate, etc.).
  Common causes include:
  
  The exchange rate type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  The exchange rate type exists but no exchange rate has been maintained for the relevant currency pair and date.
  The exchange rate type is not assigned or configured properly in the relevant customizing settings.
  The exchange rate type is missing in the exchange rate table (transaction OB08).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type in OB08:
  
  Go to transaction OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Verify if the exchange rate type mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create it or use an existing valid exchange rate type.
  If it exists, check if the exchange rate for the relevant currency pair and date is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  If the exchange rate type exists but no rates are maintained for the currency pair and date, maintain the required exchange rates in OB08.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the exchange rate type assigned in the relevant customizing settings:
  
  For example, in Financial Accounting (FI), check the exchange rate type assigned in:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies ? Define Exchange Rate Types
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies ? Define Translation Ratios
  
  
  For Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM), check if the exchange rate type is correctly assigned in pricing or valuation settings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Transaction or Program Input:
  
  Sometimes, the error arises because the user or a program is passing an incorrect or non-existent exchange rate type.
  Verify the input data or program logic to ensure the correct exchange rate type is used.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Exchange Rate Types:
  
  If unsure, use standard SAP exchange rate types such as:
  
  M = Average rate
  B = Bank buying rate
  S = Selling rate
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  Transaction OBBS: Define exchange rate types.
  SPRO Path: Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies ? Define Exchange Rate Types.
  Exchange rate types are used in currency conversion in FI, MM, SD, and other modules.
  Exchange rate types can be client-specific and should be maintained carefully to avoid inconsistencies.
  If you are using external interfaces or custom programs, ensure they use valid exchange rate types.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Error
  VH128: Exchange rate type & does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Exchange rate type missing or not maintained for currency/date
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain exchange rate type and rates in OB08; check configuration and input data
  
  
  Transactions
  OB08 (exchange rates), OBBS (exchange rate types), SPRO (configuration)
  
  
  Notes
  Use standard exchange rate types if unsure; ensure consistency across modules
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!