How To Fix M3820 - Tables TCURM and T001W inconsistent; notify your systems administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Tables TCURM and T001W inconsistent; notify your systems administrator

What causes this issue?

Valuation is at plant level. However, inconsistencies have arisen
because of the way in which the plant was configured in Customizing
or because plants have not been assigned to a company code.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSTVERW1
Procedure for systems administrators
Check the assignment of plants to company code.
<DS:TRAN.OX18>Proceed</>
Check the configuration of the valuation level.
<DS:TRAN.OX14>Proceed</>
If the assignments are correct, check the entries in table T001W.
<DS:TRAN.SM31>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3820 - Tables TCURM and T001W inconsistent; notify your systems administrator ?

  The SAP error message M3820 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the currency conversion tables TCURM and T001W. This issue typically arises when the currency settings in the system are not aligned, which can lead to problems in financial transactions, reporting, and other processes that rely on currency conversion.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: The currency settings in the company code (T001W) do not match the currency settings in the currency conversion table (TCURM).
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in either of the tables, which can occur due to data migration issues or manual changes.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the currency settings during system setup or changes in the system landscape can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport did not include all necessary data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes SE11 or SE16 to check the entries in tables TCURM and T001W.
  Ensure that the currency codes and conversion rates are correctly defined and consistent.
  
  
  
  Update Currency Settings:
  
  If discrepancies are found, update the entries in the relevant tables to ensure consistency.
  You may need to add missing currency entries or correct any incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code OB08 to check and maintain exchange rates. Ensure that the exchange rates are correctly maintained for the currencies used in your company code.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, notify your system administrator or SAP support team. They may need to perform more in-depth analysis or corrections.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TCURM: Currency Conversion Table
  T001W: Company Code Currency Settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to currency inconsistencies, as they may provide specific guidance or solutions.
  
  Preventive Measures:
  
  Regularly monitor and maintain currency settings and exchange rates.
  Implement proper change management processes to ensure that all necessary data is included in transports.
  Conduct periodic audits of currency-related configurations to catch inconsistencies early.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the M3820 error message in SAP.