How To Fix F0254 - The symbol for the currency key is missing in form &

F0254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 254

• Message text: The symbol for the currency key is missing in form &

What causes this issue?

A check is only issued in foreign currency if the symbol
<(>&REGUD-WAERS&<)> for the currency key was used in the CHECK window
of the &V1& form.

System Response

The payment media affected were not issued.

How to fix this error?

If it is possible to print the currency key on the check, then correct
your &V1& form correspondingly and repeat the print run.
If the form is, however, only defined for local currency checks, then
the payment method configuration must be corrected in the company code.
The payment method may not be allowed for foreign currencies.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0254 - The symbol for the currency key is missing in form & ?

  The SAP error message F0254, which states "The symbol for the currency key is missing in form &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the currency symbol configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in financial reports or forms where currency symbols are required but not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Symbol: The currency key (e.g., EUR, USD) does not have an associated symbol defined in the system.
  Form Configuration: The form or report being used may not have been configured to handle the currency symbols correctly.
  Custom Forms: If you are using a custom form, it may not have been set up to include currency symbols.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the currency settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and ensure that the currency keys have corresponding symbols defined.
  Check the currency settings in OB22 (Define Currency