How To Fix KEBAPI249 - Invalid currency format in record "&1", field "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEBAPI - Messages for BAPIs

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Invalid currency format in record "&1", field "&2"

What causes this issue?

Currency details may only consist of figures and a decimal point or
comma, as well as of initial spaces.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEBAPI249 - Invalid currency format in record "&1", field "&2" ?

  The SAP error message KEBAPI249, which indicates "Invalid currency format in record '&1', field '&2'", typically arises when there is an issue with the currency format in the data being processed by an API or during a transaction. This error is often encountered in financial transactions or when dealing with currency fields in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Currency Format: The currency value may not be formatted correctly. For example, it might contain invalid characters, incorrect decimal places, or be in a format that SAP does not recognize.
  Missing Currency Code: The currency code may be missing or not specified correctly in the record.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may expect a specific data type (e.g., numeric) but is receiving a string or other incompatible type.
  Localization Issues: The currency format may vary based on localization settings, and the data may not conform to the expected format for the user's locale.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Format: Ensure that the currency values are formatted correctly. For example, if the expected format is a numeric value with two decimal places, make sure the data adheres to this format.
  Verify Currency Code: Ensure that the currency code is present and valid. It should match the ISO currency codes (e.g., USD, EUR).
  Data Validation: Before sending data to the API or processing it, validate the data to ensure it meets the expected formats and types.
  Review API Documentation: Check the API documentation for the expected format of currency fields and ensure that your data complies with these specifications.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, trace the data being sent to identify where the format issue is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE37 (Function Module) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to analyze the function module or program that is generating the error.
  Data Dictionary: Review the data dictionary (SE11) for the relevant table or structure to understand the expected field types and formats.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If applicable, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be modifying the data before it is processed.
  
  By addressing the formatting and validation of currency fields, you should be able to resolve the KEBAPI249 error in SAP.