How To Fix WS486 - Currency conversion from &1 to &2 is zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Currency conversion from &1 to &2 is zero

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message WS486: "Currency conversion from &1 to &2 is zero":
  
  Error Message
  WS486: Currency conversion from &1 to &2 is zero
  
  &1 = Source currency
  &2 = Target currency
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when SAP tries to perform a currency conversion between two currencies, but the exchange rate used for the conversion is zero or missing. Essentially, the system cannot convert the amount because the exchange rate is either not maintained or incorrectly maintained as zero.
  Common reasons include:
  
  No exchange rate maintained for the currency pair on the specified date.
  Exchange rate record exists but the rate value is zero.
  The exchange rate type used in the conversion is incorrect or not maintained.
  The date for which the conversion is attempted does not have a valid exchange rate.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to transaction OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Verify if the exchange rate between the source currency (&1) and target currency (&2) exists for the relevant date.
  Ensure the exchange rate is not zero.
  If missing, maintain the correct exchange rate for the required date and currency pair.
  
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Confirm which exchange rate type is being used in the conversion (e.g., M for average rate, B for buying rate, etc.).
  Make sure the exchange rate type is maintained properly in OB08.
  
  
  
  Check Date of Conversion:
  
  Verify the date on which the conversion is attempted.
  Ensure that the exchange rate for that date is maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In some cases, the currency conversion settings in IMG (Implementation Guide) might be incorrect.
  Check under SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies ? Check Exchange Rates.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Transaction:
  
  If this error occurs during a specific transaction or custom program, verify if the correct exchange rate type and date are passed.
  Debug or check the logic to ensure proper exchange rate retrieval.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  Transaction S_ALR_87003642: Exchange rate report.
  Exchange Rate Types: Different types of exchange rates can be maintained (M, B, G, etc.).
  Currency Conversion in SAP: SAP uses exchange rates maintained in OB08 to convert amounts between currencies.
  Note: Always ensure exchange rates are maintained timely and correctly to avoid currency conversion errors.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS486: Currency conversion rate is zero
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or zero exchange rate
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain correct exchange rate in OB08
  
  
  Check
  Exchange rate type, date, customizing
  
  
  
  
  If you maintain the correct exchange rates and ensure the system uses the right exchange rate type and date, this error will be resolved.
  
  If you need further help, please provide details such as the currencies involved, the date of conversion, and the transaction or program where the error occurs.