How To Fix 5V106 - The currency & is not a valid currency.

5V106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 106

• Message text: The currency & is not a valid currency.

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5V106 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V106 indicates that the currency specified in a transaction or configuration is not recognized as a valid currency in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, creating master data, or executing reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered may be misspelled or not exist in the system.
  Currency Not Defined: The currency may not be defined in the system's configuration (e.g., it hasn't been set up in the currency table).
  Inactive Currency: The currency might be defined but is inactive or not allowed for the specific transaction type.
  Missing Currency in Company Code: The currency may not be assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a simple typographical error in the currency field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code entered is correct and follows the standard ISO 4217 format (e.g., USD for