How To Fix CMS_SEC040 - Enter a valid currency for market value for the ISIN &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_SEC - CMS Securities Add-on

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Enter a valid currency for market value for the ISIN &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_SEC040 - Enter a valid currency for market value for the ISIN &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_SEC040 indicates that there is an issue with the currency associated with the market value of a financial instrument identified by the ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) provided in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of financial instruments and securities management within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to Treasury and Risk Management or Financial Services.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered for the market value of the security is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency may not be configured in the system for the specific financial instrument or ISIN.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the currency code.
  Inactive Currency: The currency might be inactive or not available for transactions in the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code entered is correct and follows the ISO 4217 standard (e.g., USD for US Dollar, EUR for Euro).
  Configuration Check: Ensure that the currency is properly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the currency settings in the relevant SAP configuration areas.
  Update Market Value: If the currency is valid but not linked to the ISIN, you may need to update the market value entry to include the correct currency.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage currencies and market values for securities.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that deal with securities and market values, such as CMS1 for managing securities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to currency and market value entries.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the market value is correctly recorded.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_SEC040 error and ensure that the market value for the specified ISIN is correctly associated with a valid currency.