How To Fix CFMRD_BIW005 - Unable to find the currency for key figure & in OLTP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFMRD_BIW - Data Transfer: CFM Final Results Database ==> BW

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Unable to find the currency for key figure & in OLTP

What causes this issue?

Key figure &V1& is a key figure in display currency. The display
currency is an attribute of the key figure, which the system should be
able to determine. However, the system was unable to find it.

System Response

Data selection is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain key figure &V1& in OLTP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFMRD_BIW005 - Unable to find the currency for key figure & in OLTP ?

  The SAP error message CFMRD_BIW005 ("Unable to find the currency for key figure & in OLTP") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue related to currency conversion or currency assignment for a key figure in a data model. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the appropriate currency information for a specific key figure when trying to retrieve or process data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Currency Assignment: The key figure in question may not have a currency assigned in the underlying OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the key figure in the InfoObject or InfoCube may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the data is being extracted may not have the necessary currency information.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or inconsistent master data related to currencies in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration: Verify the configuration of the key figure in the InfoObject. Ensure that the currency type is correctly assigned and that the key figure is set up to handle currency values.
  Review Data Source: Check the data source in the OLTP system to ensure that it contains the necessary currency information for the key figure.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (such as currency master data) is complete and consistent. This includes checking for any missing currency entries.
  Recheck Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the data flow to identify where the currency information is being lost or not found.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to currency handling in BW to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the InfoObjects and InfoProviders related to the key figure.
  Data Flow Monitoring: Use transaction codes like RSMO (Monitor Data Transfer) to monitor the data flow and identify where the issue might be occurring.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.