How To Fix B1888 - For the ISO code &1 there is no unique SAP currency code for ALE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 888

• Message text: For the ISO code &1 there is no unique SAP currency code for ALE

What causes this issue?

There are several entries in TCURC for this ISO code, but none with the
primary flag set.

How to fix this error?

In table TCURC set the primary flag for ISO codes used multiple times.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1888 - For the ISO code &1 there is no unique SAP currency code for ALE ?

  The SAP error message B1888 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of ISO currency codes to SAP currency codes in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE). This error typically arises when the system cannot find a unique SAP currency code that corresponds to the specified ISO currency code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The ISO currency code provided does not have a corresponding SAP currency code defined in the system.
  Multiple Mappings: There may be multiple SAP currency codes mapped to the same ISO currency code, leading to ambiguity.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for currency mapping in the ALE settings may not be correctly set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from determining the correct currency code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Mapping:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (or OBY6 for some versions) to check the mapping of ISO currency codes to SAP currency codes.
  Ensure that there is a unique SAP currency code assigned to the ISO currency code in question.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Mappings:
  
  If the mapping is missing, you can create a new entry to link the ISO currency code to the appropriate SAP currency code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the ALE configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for currency handling.
  Ensure that the relevant settings in transaction SALE (ALE configuration) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to currency mapping and ALE for any specific instructions or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Maintain the mapping of ISO currency codes to SAP currency codes.
  SALE: Access the ALE configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that transactions involving the currency in question are processed correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B1888 error and ensure proper currency mapping in your SAP system.