How To Fix FB074 - Line &: File contains invalid currency flag '&'

FB074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Line &: File contains invalid currency flag '&'

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FB074 - Details

• The SAP error message FB074 indicates that there is an issue with the currency flag in the file you are trying to upload or process. Specifically, the error message states that the file contains an invalid currency flag, which means that the system has encountered a currency code that it does not recognize or that is not valid for the transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code in the file may not be a valid ISO currency code or may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format may not match the expected format, leading to misinterpretation of the currency field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The currency settings in the SAP system may not be properly configured, or the currency may not be assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the currency field in the file being uploaded.
  
  
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