How To Fix FINS_ML_START005 - Currency key is not filled for valuation area & and currency type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_START - Messages for package FINS_ML_START

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Currency key is not filled for valuation area & and currency type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_START005 - Currency key is not filled for valuation area & and currency type & ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_START005 indicates that there is an issue with the currency key not being filled for a specific valuation area and currency type in the context of the Material Ledger (ML) functionality. This error typically arises during the execution of processes that involve currency valuation, such as during the closing of periods or when running certain reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The currency key for the specified valuation area and currency type may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the Material Ledger configuration are incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data, such as material master records or valuation area settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the currency settings for the valuation area, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Material Ledger