How To Fix 29894 - Currency key & not defined (check your entry)

29894 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Currency key & not defined (check your entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29894 - Currency key & not defined (check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message "29894 Currency key & not defined (check your entry)" typically indicates that the currency key you are trying to use in a transaction or configuration is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Currency Not Defined: The currency key you are using has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the currency has not been set up in the relevant configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency may not be assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error, such as an incorrect currency code being entered.
  Missing Currency in Master Data: The currency may not be included in the master data for the relevant business objects (e.g., customer, vendor, material).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or OBY6 (Define Currencies) to check if