How To Fix BW_BICS_INA400 - Inconsistent currency translation: Currency (&1) is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_INA -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Inconsistent currency translation: Currency (&1) is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_BICS_INA400 - Inconsistent currency translation: Currency (&1) is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message BW_BICS_INA400 indicates that there is an issue with currency translation in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, the error states that the currency specified (denoted by &1) is not valid or inconsistent with the expected values in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code being used in the query or report may not be recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or the currency not being defined in the system.
  Missing Currency Translation: The necessary currency translation settings may not be configured correctly in the BW system. This can happen if the currency translation is not set up for the specific currency being used.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the currency data is being pulled may not have the required currency information or may be misconfigured.
  Inconsistent Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to currencies, such as missing or incorrect entries in the currency tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code being used is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the currency settings in the SAP system.
  Configure Currency Translation: Ensure that the currency translation settings are properly configured in the BW system. This includes checking the currency translation rules and ensuring that the necessary currencies are included.
  Review Data Source: Check the data source for the query or report to ensure that it is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary currency information.
  Master Data Consistency: Review the master data related to currencies to ensure that there are no inconsistencies. This may involve checking the currency tables and ensuring that all necessary entries are present.
  Update InfoObjects: If you are using InfoObjects for currency, ensure that they are correctly defined and that the relevant attributes are set up properly.
  Test with Different Currencies: If possible, test the query or report with different currencies to see if the issue is isolated to a specific currency or if it is a broader issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the currency tables or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to review the InfoProviders and their settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on currency translation issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency translation in BW for best practices and configuration steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW support team for further investigation.