How To Fix IDFIES049 - Select National Cur. Instd of Local checkbox under Further Selections

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFIES - Message Class for Spain

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Select National Cur. Instd of Local checkbox under Further Selections

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFIES049 - Select National Cur. Instd of Local checkbox under Further Selections ?

  The SAP error message IDFIES049, which states "Select National Cur. instead of Local checkbox under Further Selections," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting where currency selection is involved. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a national currency option rather than a local currency option for the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Selection: The error arises when the user has selected the "Local" currency option instead of the "National Currency" option in the selection screen of a report or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how currencies should be handled for specific transactions or reports.
  Transaction Type: Certain transactions or reports may only be valid when using the national currency, which is typically the currency of the country where the company code is located.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Currency Selection:
  
  Go to the selection screen of the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Look for the "Further Selections" section.
  Ensure that you select the "National Currency" checkbox instead of the "Local" checkbox.
  Rerun the transaction or report after making this change.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings related to currency handling in your SAP system.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct selection options for currency in the relevant transactions or reports to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  National Currency: This is typically the currency of the country where the company code is registered. For example, if your company code is in Germany, the national currency would be Euro (EUR).
  Local Currency: This may refer to a currency that is used for local transactions but is not necessarily the national currency.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency settings and transaction processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.