How To Fix 5M012 - VERSC currency key for person &, forPers. &, inpers. & does not equal &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 012

• Message text: VERSC currency key for person &, forPers. &, inpers. & does not equal &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M012 - VERSC currency key for person &, forPers. &, inpers. & does not equal & ?

  The SAP error message 5M012 indicates a currency key mismatch for a specific person or personnel number. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee-related financial data. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Mismatch: The error occurs when the currency key associated with a personnel number does not match the expected currency key for the payroll or financial transaction being processed. This can happen if:
  
  The employee's master data has been set up with a different currency than what is being used in the payroll run.
  There are inconsistencies in the configuration of currency settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the setup of employee records or payroll configuration can lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Changes in Currency Configuration: If there have been recent changes to currency settings or if the employee's currency has been changed without proper updates in related records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) and verify the currency settings. Ensure that the currency key is consistent with what is expected in the payroll or financial transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined for the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  Update Records:
  
  If discrepancies are found, update the employee's master data or the relevant payroll configuration to ensure consistency in currency keys.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on payroll data to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5M012 for any known issues or updates.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue has been resolved and that the payroll process can complete without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5M012 error in SAP.