GP502 - Translation from & to & is not supported for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Translation from & to & is not supported for &

What causes this issue?

You have entered the transaction currency &V1&. However, the exchange
rate table does not contain a conversion rate from &V1& to &V2& for the
exchange rate type &V4& for the value date from plan version &V3& or for
the first day of the first planning period.
&V2& is the currency of the controlling area you have entered. To
automatically determine the planned costs in company currency, these
currency conversions are required.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the respective conversion rates for &V1& to &V2&, if you
really want to plan in foreign currency, or
Change the exchange rate within the planning parameters used, or
Use the planning parameters that allow cost planning in company
currency.
&NOTE&
Please read the online documentation for the field 'Transaction
currency' or 'Value date'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP502 - Translation from & to & is not supported for & ?

  The SAP error message GP502 indicates that a translation from one language to another is not supported for a specific object or text. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Globalization Services, where translations for certain texts or objects may not be available in the requested language pair.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translation: The primary cause of this error is that the translation for the specified object (e.g., a text, label, or message) does not exist in the requested source and target languages.
  Unsupported Language Pair: The language pair you are trying to use may not be supported by the SAP system or the specific module you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the translation settings or language settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Translation Availability:
  
  Verify if the translation exists for the specified object in the target language. You can do this by checking the translation tables or using transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) to see if the translation is available.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Translations:
  
  If the translation is missing, you may need to create it. Use transaction SE63 to add the necessary translations for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the languages involved are correctly configured in your SAP system. Check the language settings in the system configuration to ensure that both the source and target languages are supported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on supported languages and translation processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE78 (SAPScript Forms) for managing translations.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed and activated in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to translation errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GP502 error and implement a solution to resolve it.