How To Fix WAB220 - Exchange rate will be re-determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Exchange rate will be re-determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB220 - Exchange rate will be re-determined ?

  The SAP error message WAB220, which states "Exchange rate will be re-determined," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where currency conversion is involved. This message indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid exchange rate for the transaction being processed, and as a result, it will attempt to re-determine the exchange rate based on the available data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the currency pair involved in the transaction may not be defined in the system for the relevant date.
  Invalid Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not have any rates defined.
  Date Issues: The date of the transaction may fall outside the range of valid exchange rates defined in the system.
  Currency Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of currencies in the system, such as missing currency keys or incorrect settings.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the exchange rate determination logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Exchange Rates: Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify that the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair and date are correctly defined.
  Verify Exchange Rate Type: Ensure that the exchange rate type used in the transaction is valid and has rates defined for the required currencies.
  Adjust Date Settings: Make sure that the transaction date falls within the range of valid exchange rates. If necessary, update the exchange rates for the required date.
  Review Currency Configuration: Check the configuration of currencies in the system to ensure that all necessary currencies are properly set up and active.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting exchange rate determination.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBBS (Maintain Exchange Rate Types), and OBA1 (Define Exchange Rate Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to exchange rate determination issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented for exchange rate determination, review any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the process.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing with sample transactions to ensure that the exchange rate determination works as expected.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the WAB220 error message in SAP.