How To Fix 70006 - The two currencies in table T500W are identical for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 70 - HR: Messages in Master Data Reporting

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The two currencies in table T500W are identical for &1

What causes this issue?

Table T500W <LS>Valid Country Currencies</> is not maintained properly.
This table specifies the validity period for both the the old national
currency and the euro for the country that is about to convert. The
dual-currency phase arises out of these two entries.
These two currencies must be different. At the moment, they are
identical for country key &V1&.

System Response

The system terminates the process. You can use the selection screen to
make new entries.

How to fix this error?

Specify the validity period for the old national currency and the euro
for the country key &V1& in table T500W <LS>Valid Country
Currencies</>.
You will find further information about pay scale or payroll currency
conversion in the documentation of report <DS:RE.RPUEMU00>RPUEMU00</>
or <DS:RE.RPUEMUXX>RPUEMUXX</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 70006 - The two currencies in table T500W are identical for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 70006, which states "The two currencies in table T500W are identical for &1," typically occurs in the context of currency configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with wage types and their associated currencies in the payroll module.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system detects that the two currencies defined for a specific wage type in the T500W table are the same. The T500W table is used to define the currency settings for wage types in payroll processing. The error indicates that there is a configuration issue where both the "currency" and "secondary currency" fields for a wage type are set to the same value, which is not allowed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the configuration of the wage type in question. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the T500W Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the T500W table.
  Enter the wage type that is causing the error in the selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Check the entries for the wage type. Look specifically at the fields for "Currency" and "Secondary Currency."
  Ensure that the two currencies are different. If they are the same, you will need to change one of them to a different currency.
  
  
  
  Modify the Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can modify the entries directly in the T500W table.
  Alternatively, you may need to go through the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) to adjust the wage type settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct currencies to use, consult your organization's payroll documentation or reach out to your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16/SE16N: Data Browser for table access.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  T500W: Contains wage type currency settings.
  T500P: Contains wage type definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 70006 and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.