How To Fix FR442 - Alt. local curr. from company code & is not maintained for program &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Alt. local curr. from company code & is not maintained for program &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR442 - Alt. local curr. from company code & is not maintained for program & ?

  The SAP error message FR442 indicates that the alternative local currency for a specific company code is not maintained in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires the alternative local currency to be defined, but it has not been set up in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The alternative local currency for the specified company code has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not have the alternative local currency set up.
  Program Requirements: The program or transaction you are trying to execute requires the alternative local currency to be maintained, which is not the case here.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR442 error, you need to maintain the alternative local currency for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Maintain Alternative Local Currency:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Alternative Local Currencies.
  Select the company code that is causing the error.
  Enter the required alternative local currency (e.g., a currency code like EUR, USD, etc.) and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up with all necessary currency settings.
  You can check this by going to Transaction Code OX02 (for company code settings) and reviewing the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After maintaining the alternative local currency, try executing the transaction or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the configuration settings.
  OX02: Company code settings.
  OB22: Define currencies for company codes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining currencies and understanding the implications of currency settings in financial transactions.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the company code settings.
  
  
  If the error persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.