How To Fix KEPSL096 - Currency &1 not allowed for currency type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEPSL - Messages combined Profitability Analysis

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Currency &1 not allowed for currency type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEPSL096 - Currency &1 not allowed for currency type &2 ?

  The SAP error message KEPSL096 indicates that a specific currency is not allowed for a particular currency type in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (PA). This error typically arises when you are trying to post or process data in a currency that is not configured for the specified currency type in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The currency you are trying to use is not defined for the currency type you are working with. Currency types in SAP can include local currency, group currency, and transaction currency.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the controlling area or the relevant organizational unit may not include the currency you are trying to use.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction or document you are trying to process may have restrictions on the currencies that can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for controlling (e.g., "Controlling" -> "General Controlling" -> "Master Data" -> "Define Currencies").
  Ensure that the currency you are trying to use is allowed for the specified currency type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the controlling area or the relevant organizational unit to ensure that the currency is correctly defined.
  You can use transaction codes like OX19 (for controlling area) to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the settings of the transaction or document type you are trying to process to ensure that it allows the currency in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on currency types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: Common currency types in SAP include:
  
  10: Company Code Currency (Local Currency)
  20: Group Currency
  30: Transaction Currency
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OX19: Define Controlling Area
  KE51: Create Profitability Segment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency types and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KEPSL096 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.