How To Fix WSTI011 - Exchange rate type for POS currency cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Exchange rate type for POS currency cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI011 - Exchange rate type for POS currency cannot be determined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTI011: Exchange rate type for POS currency cannot be determined:
  
  Error Message
  WSTI011: Exchange rate type for POS currency cannot be determined
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP when the system tries to determine the exchange rate type for a Point of Sale (POS) currency during a transaction or data posting, but it cannot find a valid exchange rate type configured or available for the currency pair involved.
  More specifically:
  
  The system needs an exchange rate type to convert amounts from the POS currency to the company code currency or vice versa.
  The exchange rate type is either missing or not maintained for the currency pair in the exchange rate tables.
  The POS currency or the exchange rate type is not properly configured in the system.
  The relevant exchange rate type is not assigned or maintained in the customizing settings for the POS system or the financial posting.
  
  
  Where it occurs
  
  POS integration scenarios (e.g., Retail POS, SAP IS-Retail)
  Financial postings involving currency conversion from POS currency to company code currency
  Data transfer or interface scenarios where currency exchange rates are required
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Verify that the exchange rate type used for POS currency conversion exists.
  Check if the exchange rate type is maintained for the currency pair (POS currency to company code currency).
  If missing, maintain the appropriate exchange rate type and exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Assign Exchange Rate Type in POS Settings:
  
  In POS customizing (e.g., via transaction SPRO), check the settings for the POS currency and ensure the exchange rate type is assigned.
  For SAP IS-Retail, check the relevant customizing under:
  Retail -> Basic Functions -> Currency and Exchange Rate -> Define Exchange Rate Types
  
  Also verify the assignment of exchange rate types to POS currencies or company codes.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Ensure that the exchange rates for the POS currency and company code currency are maintained for the relevant exchange rate type and date.
  If exchange rates are missing for the posting date, maintain them in OB08.
  
  
  
  Check POS Currency Settings:
  
  Verify that the POS currency is correctly defined in the system.
  Check if the POS currency is active and correctly linked to the company code or retail store.
  
  
  
  Review User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code or user exits are used to determine exchange rate types, verify that they correctly return a valid exchange rate type.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Exchange Rate Types in SAP define different sets of exchange rates (e.g., M = average rate, B = bank buying rate, etc.).
  The system needs a valid exchange rate type to perform currency conversion during postings.
  Missing or incorrect exchange rate types can cause errors in financial postings, reporting, and POS integration.
  Regular maintenance of exchange rates and exchange rate types is essential in multi-currency environments.
  For SAP Retail POS, the exchange rate type is often configured in the Retail POS customizing and must be consistent with the financial system.
  
  
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  Error
  WSTI011: Exchange rate type for POS currency cannot be determined
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect exchange rate type for POS currency in exchange rate configuration
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain exchange rate type and exchange rates in OB08; assign exchange rate type in POS customizing; verify POS currency settings
  
  
  Transactions
  OB08 (Exchange Rates), SPRO (POS customizing)
  
  
  Related Areas
  SAP IS-Retail, POS integration, currency conversion, financial postings
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific customizing paths or further troubleshooting, please provide details about your SAP system version and the scenario where the error occurs.