How To Fix E!100 - Currency '&1' expiring. Use currency '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E! -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Currency '&1' expiring. Use currency '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E!100 - Currency '&1' expiring. Use currency '&2' ?

  The SAP error message E!100 indicates that a specific currency (denoted as '&1') is expiring, and the system is suggesting that you use an alternative currency (denoted as '&2'). This error typically arises in scenarios where a currency is no longer valid for transactions, possibly due to changes in currency status or updates in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Expiration: The primary cause of this error is that the currency '&1' has been marked as expired or inactive in the SAP system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Regulatory changes.
  Currency devaluation or replacement.
  Manual updates in the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings within the SAP system, leading to the currency being flagged as expired.
  
  
  Transaction Context: The error may occur in specific transactions where the currency is required, and the system checks the validity of the currency being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Alternative Currency: The immediate solution is to follow the suggestion in the error message and use the alternative currency '&2' for your transactions.
  
  
  Check Currency Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or OBY6 (Define Currencies) to check the status of the currency '&1'.
  Verify if the currency is marked as expired or inactive.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Currency:
  
  If you need to continue using currency '&1', you may need to reactivate it. This can typically be done by:
  
  Changing the status of the currency in the configuration settings.
  Ensuring that the currency is valid for the relevant company codes and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding currency management and expiration to ensure compliance with any regulatory requirements.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to currency management, such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBY6 (Define Currencies), and OBY1 (Define Company Code).
  Currency Configuration: Understanding how currencies are configured in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to currency settings in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the E!100 error and continue with your transactions in SAP.