How To Fix K6004 - The currency translation type & is not authorized

K6004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The currency translation type & is not authorized

What causes this issue?

The translation from entry currency to database currency is carried out
with the translation type '005'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please maintain translation type '005' in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6004 - The currency translation type & is not authorized ?

  The SAP error message K6004, which states "The currency translation type & is not authorized," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when performing currency translations in SAP. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to use the specified currency translation type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the currency translation does not have the required authorization for the specified currency translation type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The currency translation type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the user’s role.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the currency translation type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the