How To Fix 1E816 - Currency &1 does not exist

1E816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Currency &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E816 - Currency &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "1E816 Currency &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize or find the specified currency code in its configuration. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing financial transactions, creating documents, or running reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or using a currency that has not been defined in the system.
  Currency Not Activated: The currency may exist in the system but is not activated for the specific company code or controlling area.
  Missing Configuration: The currency might not be configured in the relevant financial settings, such as in the currency settings for the company code or in the master data of the relevant entities (e.g., vendors, customers).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries related to