How To Fix J2693 - &4 Field &1 does not belong to the category 'currency amount'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 693

• Message text: &4 Field &1 does not belong to the category 'currency amount'

What causes this issue?

The specified field &V1& does not belong to the category 'currency
amount'.

System Response

This field cannot be accepted for the update to Profit Center
Accounting.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2693 - &4 Field &1 does not belong to the category 'currency amount' ?

  The SAP error message J2693 (and J2694) indicates that there is an issue with a field that is expected to contain a currency amount but does not belong to the appropriate category. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where currency amounts are expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message (&1) is not defined as a currency amount in the system. This could be due to incorrect field mapping or configuration.
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the field may not be compatible with the expected currency amount format.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial module or the specific transaction being processed.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling currency fields correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the field in question is correctly defined in the data dictionary (DDIC) as a currency amount. You