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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 currency translation type are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the currency translation type.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as F_SKB1_AKT (for controlling area) and F_SKB1_BER (for currency translation).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the currency translation type is correctly configured in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings for currency translation in the controlling module (CO).
  Ensure that the translation type is active and properly set up for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, test the currency translation process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OB22: Define Translation Types (for configuration)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects that control access to currency translation types, such as F_SKB1_AKT and F_SKB1_BER.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency translation types and authorization management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K6004 error and successfully perform the required currency translations in SAP.