How To Fix 8A168 - Currency class must be numerical. Change your Customizing settings.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Currency class must be numerical. Change your Customizing settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A168 - Currency class must be numerical. Change your Customizing settings. ?

  The SAP error message 8A168 indicates that there is an issue with the currency class configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the currency class must be numerical, and the current settings are not valid.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency class in the Customizing settings is not set up correctly. It may have been assigned a non-numerical value or left blank.
  Data Entry Error: During the configuration or data entry process, a non-numerical value may have been inadvertently entered in a field that requires a numerical currency class.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Currencies -> Define Currency Classes.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Class Configuration:
  
  In the configuration screen, check the entries for currency classes.
  Ensure that all currency classes are defined with numerical values. Each currency class should have a unique numerical identifier.
  
  
  
  Correct Any Errors:
  
  If you find any non-numerical values or blank entries, correct them to ensure that all currency classes are numerical.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or process that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes (if applicable):
  
  If you made changes in a development environment, ensure that these changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on currency class configuration and its implications on financial transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8A168 and ensure that your currency class settings are correctly configured.