How To Fix KM133 - Currency/valuation type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Currency/valuation type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

This is most likely a system error.

How to fix this error?

Contact the SAP Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM133 - Currency/valuation type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KM133, which states "Currency/valuation type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) when the system is unable to find a specified currency or valuation type in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as posting transactions, running reports, or executing certain functions that require currency conversion or valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified currency or valuation type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the controlling area or company code.
  Incorrect Input: The currency or valuation type being referenced may have been entered incorrectly, leading the system to not recognize it.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the currency or valuation type settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain currency or valuation types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for currency and valuation types (e.g., Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Master Data -> Define Valuation Types).
  Ensure that the currency/valuation type in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the currency or valuation type in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it matches the defined values in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Data:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary currency and valuation types were included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the currency or valuation type. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific currency or valuation type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) and OX15 (for defining company codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM133 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.