/BA1/F4_FX085 - Cannot determine exchange rate

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_FX -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Cannot determine exchange rate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_FX085 - Cannot determine exchange rate ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_FX085 Cannot determine exchange rate typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid exchange rate for a currency conversion. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, when creating purchase orders, or when executing reports that require currency conversion.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the specific currency pair (e.g., from currency A to currency B) is not maintained in the system for the required date.
  Incorrect Date: The date for which the exchange rate is being requested may not have a valid rate maintained.
  Currency Configuration: The currencies involved may not be properly configured in the system.
  Exchange Rate Type: The exchange rate type being used may not have any rates defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the exchange rate data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to maintain exchange rates.
  Ensure that the exchange rate for the required currency pair and date is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type:
  
  Verify that the correct exchange rate type is being used in the transaction. You can check this in the configuration settings or in the transaction itself.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that both currencies involved in the transaction are correctly configured in the system. This can be checked in the transaction code OBY6 for currency settings.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity:
  
  Make sure that the date for which the exchange rate is being requested falls within the range of dates for which rates are maintained.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain exchange rates. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OBY6: Currency settings.
  SE11: Data dictionary to check the relevant tables for exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TCURR: This table contains the exchange rates.
  TCURF: This table contains the exchange rate types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to exchange rates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BA1/F4_FX085 Cannot determine exchange rate error in SAP.