How To Fix FIN_FAR_BS015 - Unknown original currency &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_FAR_BS - Message for API Bank Statement

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Unknown original currency &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FAR_BS015 - Unknown original currency &1. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FAR_BS015 with the description "Unknown original currency &1" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with foreign currency transactions or when trying to perform currency conversions.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not properly configured in the relevant currency tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Currency Code: The currency code being used might be misspelled or not recognized by the system.
  
  
  Currency Not Active: The currency might not be active in the system for the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There could be a data entry error where the original currency is not correctly specified in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verify if the currency code exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the currency is active for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Code:
  
  Double-check the currency code being used in the transaction. Ensure it is spelled correctly and matches the standard currency codes recognized by SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Look at the transaction data where the error occurred. Ensure that the original currency is specified correctly and that there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings allow for transactions in the specified currency. You can check this in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (for exchange rates), OB22 (for currency types), and OBY6 (for company code settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to currency handling in your version of SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions involving foreign currencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FIN_FAR_BS015 error in SAP.