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How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND118 - Error during currency price conversion for material &1 from &2 to &3


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

  • Message number: 118

  • Message text: Error during currency price conversion for material &1 from &2 to &3

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    SAP Error Message:

    WES_OUTBOUND118
    Text: Error during currency price conversion for material &1 from &2 to &3


    Meaning / Cause:

    This error occurs during the outbound processing (often in SAP WM or EWM integration scenarios) when the system tries to convert the price of a material from one currency (&2) to another currency (&3), but the conversion fails.

    Common causes include:

    • Missing exchange rate: The system does not have an exchange rate defined for the currency pair (&2 to &3) on the relevant date.
    • Incorrect or incomplete currency settings: The currencies involved might not be properly maintained or recognized in the system.
    • Date issues: The exchange rate for the date of conversion is not maintained or the date is outside the valid range.
    • Configuration issues: The currency conversion settings or exchange rate types are not properly configured.
    • Data inconsistencies: The material price or currency data might be incomplete or incorrect.

    Solution / How to Fix:

    1. Check Exchange Rates:

      • Go to transaction OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
      • Verify that the exchange rate between currency &2 (source currency) and &3 (target currency) exists for the relevant date.
      • If missing, maintain the correct exchange rate.
    2. Verify Currency Settings:

      • Ensure both currencies (&2 and &3) are valid and active in the system.
      • Use transaction OB22 to check currency codes and settings.
    3. Check Date of Conversion:

      • Confirm the date on which the conversion is attempted.
      • Make sure exchange rates exist for that date or the system can use a valid rate from a nearby date.
    4. Review Material Master Data:

      • Check the material master (MM03) for the price and currency data.
      • Ensure the price is maintained correctly and the currency is valid.
    5. Check Configuration for Currency Conversion:

      • Review the settings in the relevant pricing or outbound process configuration.
      • Ensure the correct exchange rate type is used.
    6. Debug / Analyze Logs:

      • If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debug the outbound process or check application logs to identify where the conversion fails.

    Additional Information:

    • This error is often seen in Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) outbound processes where material prices need to be converted for documents or interfaces.
    • The message variables:
      • &1 = Material number
      • &2 = Source currency
      • &3 = Target currency
    • Proper maintenance of exchange rates is critical for smooth currency conversions.
    • Exchange rates can be maintained manually or updated via interfaces from external systems or SAP standard tools.

    Summary:

    Aspect Details
    Error WES_OUTBOUND118 - Error during currency price conversion for material &1 from &2 to &3
    Cause Missing or incorrect exchange rate, invalid currency, or configuration issues
    Solution Maintain exchange rates in OB08, verify currency codes, check material price data
    Related Tcodes OB08 (Exchange Rates), OB22 (Currency Codes), MM03 (Material Master Display)

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