How To Fix FINCS_MD_CONSUNIT005 - Sender currency &1 does not exist.

FINCS_MD_CONSUNIT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_MD_CONSUNIT - Consolidation Unit Master Data

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Sender currency &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_CONSUNIT005 - Sender currency &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_CONSUNIT005 indicates that the sender currency specified in a financial transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, currency conversions, or when setting up financial master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Code: The currency code entered may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Inactive Currency: The currency might exist but is not active or has been deactivated in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The currency may not be linked correctly to the relevant financial master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for currency settings).
  Verify if the currency code exists in the system. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Currency:
  
  If the currency does not exist, you can create it by entering the currency code and