How To Fix AD059 - Format CURR/QUAN requires you to specify a reference field

AD059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Format CURR/QUAN requires you to specify a reference field

What causes this issue?

You have defined a field that has format CURR or QUAN and, thus,
contains currencies or quantity units.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign a field containing currency amounts a reference field with the
CUKY format
Assign a field containing quantity data a reference field with the UNIT
format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD059 - Format CURR/QUAN requires you to specify a reference field ?

  The SAP error message AD059 ("Format CURR/QUAN requires you to specify a reference field") typically occurs when you are trying to use a currency or quantity field in a report or a data structure without specifying a reference field that defines the context for that currency or quantity. This is particularly relevant in the context of ABAP programming or when defining data elements in the Data Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Field: The error arises when a currency (CURR) or quantity (QUAN) field is defined without a corresponding reference field that indicates the unit of measure or currency type.
  Incorrect Data Element Definition: If you are defining a data element for a currency or quantity field, you must specify a reference field that provides the necessary context.
  Inconsistent Data Structure: If you are working with a structure or table that includes CURR or QUAN fields, and the reference field is not defined, this error will