How To Fix J4055 - Currency translation of operating concern value fields not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Currency translation of operating concern value fields not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4055 - Currency translation of operating concern value fields not permitted ?

  The SAP error message J4055, which states "Currency translation of operating concern value fields not permitted," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an attempt to perform currency translation on value fields that are not allowed to be translated.
  Cause:
  
  Value Field Configuration: The value fields in the operating concern may not be configured to allow currency translation. In CO-PA, certain value fields are designated as "non-translateable" for various reasons, such as their nature or the way they are used in reporting.
  Currency Settings: The currency settings in the operating concern may not be set up correctly, or the system may be trying to perform a currency conversion that is not supported for the specific value fields.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from performing the required currency translation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern in CO-PA (Transaction code: KEA5).
  Review the settings for the value fields and ensure that the fields you are trying to translate are configured to allow currency translation.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Check the currency settings for the operating concern (Transaction code: KEA0).
  Ensure that the currency types are correctly defined and that the value fields are associated with the appropriate currency types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the CO-PA data to identify any issues that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction code KE4S to check for inconsistencies in the CO-PA data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency translation in CO-PA to understand any specific limitations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA0: Configuration of Operating Concern
  KEA5: Value Field Configuration
  KE4S: Consistency Check for CO-PA
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on CO-PA and currency translation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.