How To Fix BRAIN702 - Please select an existing currency translation type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Please select an existing currency translation type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN702 - Please select an existing currency translation type. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN702, which states "Please select an existing currency translation type," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics when a user is trying to perform a currency translation but has not selected a valid currency translation type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Translation Type: The user has not selected a currency translation type in the relevant transaction or report.
  Configuration Issues: The currency translation types may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the currency translation types.
  Data Source Issues: The data source being used may not have the necessary currency translation types defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Currency Translation Type: Ensure that you select a valid currency translation type from the available options in the transaction or report you are using.
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP BW or the relevant module.
  Verify that the currency translation types are defined and active.
  If necessary, create or modify a currency translation type to meet your requirements.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Check if your user role has the necessary authorizations to access the currency translation types. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on currency translation types and their configuration.
  Test with Different Data Sources: If the issue persists, try using a different data source to see if the problem is related to the specific data source you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSRT (for running queries) or RSA1 (for data warehousing workbench) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to currency translation types.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.