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Message type: E = Error
Message class: J# -
Message number: 053
Message text: The book value in transaction currency not found
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J#053
- The book value in transaction currency not found ?The SAP error message J#053, which states "The book value in transaction currency not found," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when the system is unable to find the book value of an asset in the specified transaction currency. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
Causes:
- Missing Data: The asset may not have been fully initialized or may be missing relevant data in the asset master record.
- Currency Settings: The currency settings for the asset may not be correctly configured, or the transaction currency may not match the currency in which the asset is recorded.
- Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be valid for the asset or may not have been set up correctly.
- Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any transactions from being recorded or viewed.
- Incorrect Valuation Area: The valuation area may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how values are recorded and retrieved.
Solutions:
- Check Asset Master Data: Verify that the asset master record is complete and contains all necessary information, including the correct currency settings.
- Review Currency Configuration: Ensure that the transaction currency is correctly set up in the asset master record and that it matches the currency used in the transaction.
- Validate Transaction Type: Confirm that the transaction type being used is appropriate for the asset and that it has been configured correctly in the system.
- Open Posting Period: Check the posting periods in the system to ensure that the relevant period is open for posting transactions.
- Examine Valuation Areas: Review the valuation area settings to ensure they are correctly configured and that the asset is assigned to the correct valuation area.
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