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How To Fix W_CB174 - Exchange rate data requires a company code (from purch. or sales org.)


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W_CB -

  • Message number: 174

  • Message text: Exchange rate data requires a company code (from purch. or sales org.)

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB174 - Exchange rate data requires a company code (from purch. or sales org.) ?

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    Error Message

    W_CB174: Exchange rate data requires a company code (from purch. or sales org.)


    Cause

    This warning message occurs during document processing (e.g., purchase order, sales order, invoice, or accounting document) when the system tries to determine the exchange rate for currency conversion but cannot find a valid company code associated with the transaction.

    • The exchange rate determination logic in SAP requires a company code to fetch the correct exchange rate.
    • The company code is usually derived from the purchasing organization or sales organization assigned to the document.
    • If neither the purchasing org nor the sales org is assigned or if the system cannot determine the company code from these organizational units, the exchange rate determination fails.
    • This can happen if:
      • The purchasing or sales org is missing or incorrectly maintained.
      • The organizational assignment to company code is missing or inconsistent.
      • The document is created in a context where no company code can be derived.

    Solution

    1. Check Organizational Assignments:

      • Verify that the Purchasing Organization or Sales Organization assigned to the document is correctly maintained and linked to a valid company code.
      • Use transaction codes:
        • OX08 to check Purchasing Org to Company Code assignment.
        • OVX5 to check Sales Org to Company Code assignment.
    2. Maintain Company Code in Master Data:

      • Ensure that the master data (vendor, customer, material, etc.) is correctly assigned to the relevant organizational units.
      • For example, the vendor master should be assigned to the correct purchasing org and company code.
    3. Document Header Data:

      • When creating the document, ensure that the purchasing org or sales org is entered correctly.
      • If the document is created via interface or custom program, check that these fields are populated.
    4. Exchange Rate Configuration:

      • Confirm that exchange rate types and currency conversion settings are properly configured in OB08.
      • The system needs the company code to determine the correct exchange rate type and date.
    5. Customizing Check:

      • If the document is created in a non-standard process, check if any user-exits or BAdIs are influencing the organizational data.
      • Ensure that the company code is passed correctly in custom developments.

    Related Information

    • Transaction Codes:

      • OB08 - Maintain Exchange Rates
      • OX08 - Assign Purchasing Org to Company Code
      • OVX5 - Assign Sales Org to Company Code
      • ME21N - Create Purchase Order (check purchasing org)
      • VA01 - Create Sales Order (check sales org)
    • SAP Notes:

      • Check SAP Notes related to exchange rate determination and organizational assignments if the problem persists.
    • Documentation:

      • SAP Help Portal on Organizational Structure and Currency and Exchange Rate Management.
      • SAP Community forums for similar issues.

    Summary

    Aspect Details
    Cause Missing or incorrect company code derived from purchasing or sales organization.
    Effect System cannot determine exchange rate for currency conversion, triggering warning W_CB174.
    Solution Ensure purchasing/sales org is assigned and linked to a valid company code; maintain master data and document header correctly.
    Check Organizational assignments (OX08, OVX5), exchange rate settings (OB08), document data.

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