How To Fix FINS_FI_MIG182 - &1 items require currency translation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MIG - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Data Migration

• Message number: 182

• Message text: &1 items require currency translation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG182 - &1 items require currency translation ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG182 indicates that there are items in your financial data that require currency translation during a migration or data upload process. This typically occurs when you are working with financial documents that involve multiple currencies, and the system needs to convert these amounts into a single currency for reporting or processing purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Multi-Currency Transactions: The error arises when there are transactions or balances in different currencies that need to be converted to a target currency.
  Missing Exchange Rates: The system may not have the necessary exchange rates defined for the currencies involved in the transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency translation settings in your SAP system.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a data upload, the source data may not have been properly prepared for currency translation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:
  
  Ensure that the exchange rates for the currencies involved are maintained in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and verifying that the rates are correctly set up for the relevant currencies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for currency translation in your SAP system. This can include settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module and any relevant settings in the migration tools you are using.
  
  
  
  Data Preparation:
  
  If you are migrating data, ensure that the data is properly prepared and that all necessary currency information is included. This may involve pre-processing the data to ensure that all amounts are in the correct currency or that the necessary currency conversion information is available.
  
  
  
  Run Currency Translation:
  
  If applicable, run the currency translation process to convert the amounts into the target currency. This can often be done through specific transaction codes or reports designed for currency translation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or data upload process you are using. There may be specific guidelines or steps to follow to resolve currency translation issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or solutions based on the specific context of your system and data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), FB50 (Enter G/L Account Document), and others that may be relevant to your financial processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FINS_FI_MIG182 for any specific patches or updates that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for financial data migration and currency translation processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.