How To Fix F4073 - The company code does not have a third local currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 073

• Message text: The company code does not have a third local currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4073 - The company code does not have a third local currency ?

  The SAP error message F4073, "The company code does not have a third local currency," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a third local currency, but the company code in question is not configured to support it. This can happen in various financial transactions, such as posting documents or running reports that involve multiple currencies.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Configuration: The company code is not set up to use a third local currency. In SAP, you can define up to three local currencies for a company code: the local currency, the hard currency, and a third local currency.
  Transaction Requirements: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a third local currency, but it is not available in the configuration for that company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the company code to include a third local currency. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company Code.
  
  
  
  Edit Company Code Settings:
  
  Find and select the company code that is causing the error.
  Click on the "Currency" tab.
  
  
  
  Define Third Local Currency:
  
  In the currency settings, you will see fields for the local currency and hard currency.
  Enter the appropriate currency code for the third local currency in the designated field. Make sure that the currency you are entering is valid and recognized in the system.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the third local currency, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, the three types of currencies are:
  
  Local Currency: The currency in which the company code operates.
  Hard Currency: A stable currency that is often used for international transactions.
  Third Local Currency: An additional currency that can be used for specific reporting or transaction purposes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may also want to familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: To define company codes and their currencies.
  OB22: To maintain currency types.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific configurations and best practices related to currency settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4073 error and successfully perform the required transactions.