How To Fix IDCN309 - Third local currency has not been configured.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Third local currency has not been configured.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN309 - Third local currency has not been configured. ?

  The SAP error message IDCN309 indicates that the third local currency has not been configured in the system. This error typically arises when a transaction or process requires the use of a third currency, but the necessary configuration has not been completed in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The third local currency has not been set up in the company code settings.
  Transaction Requirements: Certain transactions or reports may require a third currency to be defined, especially in environments dealing with multiple currencies.
  System Settings: The system may not be configured to handle multiple currencies properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IDCN309 error, you need to configure the third local currency in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Menu:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Configure Currencies:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Currencies > Define Currencies.
  Here, you can define the third currency for your company code.
  
  
  
  Set Up Company Code:
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  Select your company code and ensure that the third currency is defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Assign Currencies:
  
  Ensure that the third currency is assigned to the relevant company code and that the currency type is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Types:
  
  Make sure that the currency types are correctly defined. Typically, the following currency types are used:
  
  00: Company code currency
  10: Controlling area currency
  20: Hard currency (if applicable)
  30: Index currency (if applicable)
  
  
  The third local currency usually corresponds to a specific currency type (e.g., 30).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction that previously generated the error to ensure that it now processes correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring currencies and company codes.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining currencies) and OBY6 (for company code settings) to access relevant configuration screens directly.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional settings or dependencies that need to be addressed.