How To Fix FR828 - The currency of a selected company code does not start with B or E

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 828

• Message text: The currency of a selected company code does not start with B or E

What causes this issue?

For a company code specified during selection, the currency does not
begin with 'B' or 'E'.
The first letter of the currency abbreviation is output in the single
digit currency field of the data medium (record type "000000"). Only
the letters "B" or "E" are permitted here.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR828 - The currency of a selected company code does not start with B or E ?

  The SAP error message FR828 indicates that the currency of a selected company code does not start with the letters "B" or "E". This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or reporting where specific currency codes are expected.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Code Issue: The currency code assigned to the company code does not conform to the expected format. In SAP, certain transactions may require that the currency code starts with "B" (for example, "BRL" for Brazilian Real) or "E" (for example, "EUR" for Euro).
  Configuration Error: The company code may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to the assignment of an unsupported currency code.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may only be valid for specific currencies, and the selected company code's currency does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Define Company Code) and verify the currency assigned to the company code.
  Ensure that the currency code starts with "B" or "E" as required by the transaction.
  
  
  
  Change Currency Code:
  
  If the currency code is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid currency that starts with "B" or "E". This may involve creating a new company code with the correct currency if changing the existing one is not feasible.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Check the transaction you are trying to execute and ensure that it is compatible with the currency of the company code. If necessary, adjust the transaction parameters or select a different company code with a valid currency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to currency settings and transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, SPRO, and others related to financial settings.
  Currency Configuration: Understand how currencies are configured in SAP, including the use of currency types and exchange rates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.