How To Fix FTI002 - Currency translation type &1 does not exist; you need to import it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI - Treasury Information System

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Currency translation type &1 does not exist; you need to import it

What causes this issue?

Key figure &V2& is used in your report. This key figure refers to
currency translation type &V1& delivered by SAP. This is not available,
however, for your client.

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

System Response

Key figure &V2& cannot be calculated. It is set to zero.

How to fix this error?

Import currency translation type &V1& from client 000 in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI002 - Currency translation type &1 does not exist; you need to import it ?

  The SAP error message FTI002 indicates that a specific currency translation type, identified by the placeholder &1, does not exist in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a currency translation in SAP Financials (FI) or Controlling (CO) and the required translation type has not been defined or imported into the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Translation Type: The specified currency translation type has not been created or imported into the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for currency translation may not be properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the translation type.
  Transport Issues: If the translation type was supposed to be imported via a transport request, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Translation Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or OBY6 for controlling) to check the existing currency translation types in your system.
  Verify if the translation type you are trying to use is listed.
  
  
  
  Create or Import the Translation Type:
  
  If the translation type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the transaction code OB08 or through the relevant configuration path in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  If the translation type is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been successfully imported into your system.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for currency translation is correctly set up. This includes defining the translation types, rates, and any necessary parameters.
  You can access the configuration through the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections under Financial Accounting or Controlling.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to create or configure currency translation types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates and translation types.
  SPRO: Access the SAP IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  Currency Translation Types: These are used to define how currency values are converted from one currency to another, often used in financial reporting and consolidation.
  Transport Management: Understanding how transport requests work in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to missing configuration elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTI002 error and ensure that the necessary currency translation types are available in your SAP system.