How To Fix FI028 - Currency not maintained in controlling area &

FI028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Currency not maintained in controlling area &

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FI028 - Details

• The SAP error message FI028 ("Currency not maintained in controlling area") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction in the Controlling (CO) module, and the system cannot find the currency settings for the specified controlling area. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or posting to cost centers, internal orders, or other CO-related objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The controlling area does not have a currency defined, or the currency defined does not match the currency of the transaction.
  Incorrect Controlling Area Assignment: The controlling area may not be correctly assigned to the company code or may not be set up properly.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type used in the transaction may not be maintained in the controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI028 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area) and check the settings for the controlling area in