How To Fix CRM_PS_DM029 - Cannot determine currency for totals.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PS_DM - Debt Management Messages

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Cannot determine currency for totals.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PS_DM029 - Cannot determine currency for totals. ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PS_DM029, which states "Cannot determine currency for totals," typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and can be related to various scenarios, particularly when dealing with pricing, cost planning, or financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The system may not have the necessary currency settings configured for the specific transaction or document type you are working with.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing currency information in the relevant business partner, product, or project definitions.
  Currency Type Not Defined: The currency type (e.g., transaction currency, local currency) may not be defined or may not match the expected values in the system.
  Missing Exchange Rate: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, the required exchange rate may not be available in the system for the currencies involved.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to currency determination in the relevant modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO) and ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined for the relevant application area.
  Verify that the currency types are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the business partner, product, or project to ensure that the currency information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the relevant currency fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Verify Exchange Rates:
  
  Check if the necessary exchange rates are maintained in the system (transaction OB08 for maintaining exchange rates).
  Ensure that the exchange rate type used in the transaction is available and valid.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings to ensure that they are configured to allow for the correct currency determination.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the currency determination is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OB08 (Exchange Rate Maintenance), and SE80 (Object Navigator for debugging).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency management in CRM and project systems for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CRM_PS_DM029 error in your SAP system.