How To Fix ACC_CURTYPE003 - Currency ID &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_CURTYPE - Messages for Currency ID

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Currency ID &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_CURTYPE003 - Currency ID &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ACC_CURTYPE003 indicates that the currency ID specified in a transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform financial transactions or reporting that involve a currency that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Definition: The currency ID referenced in the transaction is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Currency Code: The currency code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Configuration Issues: The currency may not be properly configured in the relevant financial settings or master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the currency definitions may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or OBY6 (Define Currencies).
  Verify if the currency ID exists in the system. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Currency:
  
  If the currency does not exist, you can create it by using the transaction code OB08.
  Enter the currency code and provide the necessary details to define it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currency is properly configured in the relevant financial settings.
  Check if the currency is assigned to the company code and other relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the currency ID entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the currency codes or their definitions, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary currency definitions were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBY6: Define Currencies
  OBD2: Define Company Code Global Parameters
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to currency definitions.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify currency definitions in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACC_CURTYPE003 error and ensure that the currency ID is correctly defined in your SAP system.