How To Fix BP179 - Maintain a currency type in the budget-/plan profile &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Maintain a currency type in the budget-/plan profile &

What causes this issue?

Currency translation requires an exchange rate type and a value date.
No type has been maintained.

System Response

The system uses the exchange rate type and value date stored in the
plan profile.

How to fix this error?

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 BP179 - Maintain a currency type in the budget-/plan profile & ?

  The SAP error message BP179 indicates that there is an issue with the budget or planning profile in relation to currency types. This error typically arises when a budget or planning profile is not properly configured to include a currency type, which is necessary for financial planning and budgeting processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Type: The budget or planning profile does not have a currency type assigned to it.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the budget or planning profile may not have been completed correctly.
  Profile Assignment: The profile may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units or may not be linked to the correct budget or planning scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BP179 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Budget/Plan Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for budget or planning profiles. This is usually found under the following path:
  
  SPRO > IMG > Public Sector Management > Budgeting > Budgeting Control > Define Budget Profile (or similar paths depending on your SAP version).
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency Type:
  
  Select the relevant budget or planning profile that is causing the error.
  Check the settings for the currency type. Ensure that a currency type is assigned to the profile.
  If no currency type is assigned, add the appropriate currency type (e.g., local currency, group currency).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and test to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to define how amounts are represented in different currencies (e.g., local currency, hard currency).
  Budgeting and Planning Profiles: These profiles are essential for managing budgets and financial plans within SAP, and they need to be correctly configured to ensure smooth operations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBBP (for budget profile configuration) or other related codes that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.