How To Fix >3809 - Currency &1 not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Currency &1 not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3809 - Currency &1 not supported ?

  The SAP error message 3809: Currency &1 not supported typically indicates that the currency specified in a transaction or configuration is not recognized or supported by the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, creating purchase orders, or when dealing with currency conversion.
  Causes:
  
  Currency Not Defined: The currency code used in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Inactive Currency: The currency may be defined but is inactive or not allowed for the specific transaction type.
  Missing Exchange Rate: If the currency is defined but there is no exchange rate available for the date of the transaction, it may lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: The currency may not be included in the relevant configuration settings for the company code or controlling area.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified currency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code OB08 to check if the currency is defined in the system.
  If it is not defined, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Activate Currency:
  
  Ensure that the currency is active for the relevant company code or controlling area. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Set Up Exchange Rates:
  
  Ensure that there are valid exchange rates for the currency in question. You can maintain exchange rates in transaction code OB08.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the company code or controlling area to ensure that the currency is included in the allowed currencies.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions involving the specified currency.
  
  
  
  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: Define currencies for company codes.
  OBY1: Define currencies for controlling areas.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency handling in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 3809.