How To Fix KW152 - There is no currency with key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 152

• Message text: There is no currency with key &1

What causes this issue?

You have input &v1& as a key or abbreviation for a currency unit.
The system does not recognize a currency with this key.

System Response

The process was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Please choose a valid currency.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW152 - There is no currency with key &1 ?

  The SAP error message KW152 ("There is no currency with key &1") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a currency that is specified in a transaction or configuration. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, when creating reports, or in other currency-related operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency specified (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the currency table.
  Incorrect Currency Key: The currency key used in the transaction might be misspelled or incorrect.
  Inactive Currency: The currency might be defined but inactive or not available for the specific company code or controlling area.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the currency configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) to check if the currency is defined.
  Ensure that the currency key is correctly entered and that it exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Key:
  
  Double-check the currency key used in the transaction to ensure it is correct and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Activate Currency:
  
  If the currency exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for currencies.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB22: Define Currencies
  OBY6: Define Company Code Global Parameters
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on currency configuration and management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to currency configuration or the KW152 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KW152 error message in SAP.