How To Fix CMS_CURR_CONV004 - Enter original currency for calculations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CURR_CONV - Message class for currency conversion

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter original currency for calculations

What causes this issue?

Currency of the original amount must be specified for calculations. If
this currency is different from the result currency, a currency
conversion is required to be done before performing the calculations.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CURR_CONV004 - Enter original currency for calculations ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CURR_CONV004 ("Enter original currency for calculations") typically occurs in the context of currency conversion or financial transactions where the system requires the original currency to perform calculations. This error is often seen in modules related to financial accounting, controlling, or treasury management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A transaction or document is being processed that involves currency conversion, but the original currency is not specified.
  The system expects an original currency to perform calculations, but it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  There may be a configuration issue in the currency settings or the document type being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the original currency field is filled in the transaction or document you are trying to process. This is often a mandatory field.
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction SPRO) and check the settings for currency types