How To Fix FF801 - A currency is not defined for country &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 801

• Message text: A currency is not defined for country &1

What causes this issue?

You have activated the "Plants abroad" solution but have not assigned a
currency to the requested country.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign a currency to the country.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF801 - A currency is not defined for country &1 ?

  The SAP error message FF801 "A currency is not defined for country &1" typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a transaction in a country that does not have a corresponding currency defined in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when dealing with transactions that involve currency conversion or financial postings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the currency for the specified country (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code used in the transaction may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to currencies and countries in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB22 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Currencies).
  Verify if the currency for the specified country is defined. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Define Currency for the Country:
  
  If the currency is missing, you can define it by selecting the appropriate country and assigning the correct currency code (e.g., USD for the United States, EUR for Eurozone countries).
  
  
  
  Check Country Code:
  
  Ensure that the country code used in the transaction is correct. You can check the country codes in the SAP system using transaction code OBY6 (or through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Countries > Define Countries).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data entered in that transaction to ensure that the country and currency fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct currency or country code, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB22 (Define Currencies), OBY6 (Define Countries).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency definitions and configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to currency and country configurations in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FF801 error and ensure that the necessary currency definitions are in place for the specified country.