How To Fix KM453 - No currency found for company code &1/controlling area &2/curr. type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 453

• Message text: No currency found for company code &1/controlling area &2/curr. type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM453 - No currency found for company code &1/controlling area &2/curr. type &3 ?

  The SAP error message KM453 indicates that there is no currency found for a specific company code, controlling area, and currency type. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to perform transactions that require currency conversion or when generating reports that involve currency data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the currency configuration for the specified company code and controlling area is not set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Type: The currency type specified in the transaction may not be defined for the company code or controlling area.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to currencies.
  Company Code/Controlling Area Not Active: The company code or controlling area may not be active or properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the exchange rate types and ensure that the currency type is defined for the company code and controlling area.
  Verify that the currency type you are using is correctly assigned to the company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Define Currencies:
  
  If the currency type is not defined, you can define it by going to the transaction code OBY6 (for company code) and OKB9 (for controlling area) to ensure that the necessary currencies are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the company code and controlling area to ensure that all necessary settings are in place. This includes verifying that the company code is active and that the controlling area is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction data to ensure that the correct company code, controlling area, and currency type are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on currency configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OBY6: Define Company Code Global Parameters
  OKB9: Define Controlling Area Global Parameters
  
  
  
  Currency Types: Common currency types include:
  
  10: Company Code Currency
  20: Group Currency
  30: Hard Currency
  
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to currency configuration and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KM453 error in your SAP system.