How To Fix FTR_AVG013 - The currency is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_AVG - Messages for Managing Average Rates

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The currency is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_AVG013 - The currency is not valid ?

  The SAP error message FTR_AVG013 ("The currency is not valid") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with financial instruments or treasury management. This error indicates that the currency specified in the transaction is not recognized or is not valid in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Currency Code: The currency code entered may be misspelled or not conform to the ISO currency standards.
  Currency Not Defined: The currency may not be defined in the system settings or may not be activated for the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Inactive Currency: The currency might be inactive or not allowed for the specific transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or currency settings in the SAP system.
  Missing Exchange Rate: If the transaction involves currency conversion, the required exchange rate may not be maintained in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code entered is correct and follows the ISO standards (e.g., USD for US Dollar, EUR for Euro).
  Define Currency: Ensure that the currency is defined in the system. You can check this in the SAP configuration under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies ? Define Currencies.
  
  
  Activate Currency: If the currency is defined but inactive, you may need to activate it for the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Maintain Exchange Rates: If applicable, ensure that the exchange rates for the currency are maintained in the system. This can be done under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies ? Maintain Exchange Rates.
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the currency is allowed for the specific transaction type you are trying to process.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB08 to maintain exchange rates or OB22 to check currency settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency validation.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to currency settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FTR_AVG013 error in SAP.