How To Fix FV126 - Header record &: Currency & is no longer valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FV - Electronic Banking Messages

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Header record &: Currency & is no longer valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV126 - Header record &: Currency & is no longer valid ?

  The SAP error message FV126 ("Header record &: Currency & is no longer valid") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings in SAP. This error indicates that the currency specified in the header record of a financial document is no longer valid for the transaction date or has been deactivated in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Currency Deactivation: The currency specified in the document header has been deactivated in the system.
  Invalid Currency for Date: The currency may not be valid for the date of the transaction. For example, if the currency was valid in the past but has been deactivated or changed in the configuration.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the currency settings or master data that affect the validity of the currency.
  Missing Exchange Rate: If the currency is valid but there is no exchange rate defined for the transaction date, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the currency settings and ensure that the currency is active.
  Verify if the currency is still valid for the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Exchange Rates:
  
  Ensure that there is an exchange rate defined for the currency on the transaction date. You can check this in the same transaction code OB08.
  
  
  
  Update Document:
  
  If the currency is no longer valid, you may need to change the currency in the document to a valid one. This can be done by editing the document if it is still in a modifiable state.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect that the currency was deactivated due to a configuration change, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand the changes made and whether the currency can be reactivated.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom validations or logic implemented in your SAP system, ensure that they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  FB50: General ledger document entry (where you might encounter this error).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency management and financial document processing for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FV126 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.