How To Fix FR004 - Currency & could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Currency & could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR004 - Currency & could not be found ?

  The SAP error message FR004, which states "Currency & could not be found," typically occurs when the system is unable to recognize or locate the specified currency code in the relevant currency tables. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, when running reports, or while processing transactions that involve currency conversion.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Currency Code: The currency code entered may be misspelled or not exist in the system.
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency may not be defined in the system's currency settings or may not be activated for the relevant company code.
  Currency Table Issues: The currency tables (like TCURC, TCURR) may not be properly maintained or may have been corrupted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the currency codes may not have been correctly imported.
  Company Code Settings: The currency may not be assigned to the specific company code or controlling area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code entered is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or OBY6 (Define Currencies).
  
  
  Maintain Currency Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OB08 to ensure that the currency is defined and has the necessary exchange rates set up.
  Ensure that the currency is assigned to the relevant company code in transaction code OBY6.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for currencies in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the currency is properly set up.
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues: If the issue arose after a data migration, verify that all currency codes were correctly imported and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-related issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 for maintaining exchange rates and OBY6 for defining currencies.
  Currency Tables: Understand the role of currency tables like TCURC (Currency Codes) and TCURR (Exchange Rates) in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on currency configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FR004 error message in SAP.