How To Fix IGN001 - Currency & does not exist. Check your entry

IGN001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IGN - Messages for Function Class IGN

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Currency & does not exist. Check your entry

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IGN001 - Details

• The SAP error message "IGN001 Currency & does not exist. Check your entry" typically occurs when a currency code that is being used in a transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, creating purchase orders, or entering data in other modules that require currency information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered does not match any of the currency codes defined in the system.
  Currency Not Activated: The currency may exist in the system but is not activated for the specific company code or controlling area.
  Typographical Error: There may be a simple typo in the currency code entered.
  Missing Configuration: The currency might not be configured properly in the system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code entered is correct. Ensure that it matches the standard currency codes (e.g., USD for US Dollar, EUR for Euro).
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