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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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W_CB174
- Exchange rate data requires a company code (from purch. or sales org.) ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB174: "Exchange rate data requires a company code (from purch. or sales org.)":
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.
Check Organizational Assignments:
OX08
to check Purchasing Org to Company Code assignment.OVX5
to check Sales Org to Company Code assignment.Maintain Company Code in Master Data:
Document Header Data:
Exchange Rate Configuration:
OB08
.Customizing Check:
Transaction Codes:
OB08
- Maintain Exchange RatesOX08
- Assign Purchasing Org to Company CodeOVX5
- Assign Sales Org to Company CodeME21N
- Create Purchase Order (check purchasing org)VA01
- Create Sales Order (check sales org)SAP Notes:
Documentation:
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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