How To Fix EI170 - Currency &1 must be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Currency &1 must be maintained

What causes this issue?

You must maintain currency &V1& for this document since there are
already documents with this currency in the system for the month of
&V2& in company code &V3&.
All intra- and extra-European Union trade statistics documents per
company code and plant in one goods direction and within the same month
must be reported in a uniform currency.

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 EI170 - Currency &1 must be maintained ?

  The SAP error message EI170 "Currency &1 must be maintained" typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrect currency configuration in the system. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving financial transactions, such as when creating or processing documents that require a specific currency to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency specified in the transaction or document is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Code: The currency code used may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material master) may not have the required currency information maintained.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not support the specified currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Currency in Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section where currencies are maintained (e.g., Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Currencies).
  Ensure that the currency in question is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant entity (vendor, customer, etc.) to ensure that the currency is maintained.
  If necessary, update the master data to include the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Details:
  
  Check the transaction or document you are trying to process to ensure that the currency code is correct and matches the expected format.
  If you are using a custom transaction or program, ensure that it is correctly handling currency codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the currency in the context of the transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB08 (to maintain exchange rates) or BP (to maintain business partner data) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain currency settings and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI170 error and ensure that the necessary currency information is maintained in your SAP system.