How To Fix M3821 - Tables TCURM and T001K inconsistent; notify your systems administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Tables TCURM and T001K inconsistent; notify your systems administrator

What causes this issue?

Valuation is at company code level. However, inconsistencies have
arisen because of the way in which the company code 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 assignments 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 and correct the entries in table
T001K.
<DS:TRAN.SM31>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3821 - Tables TCURM and T001K inconsistent; notify your systems administrator ?

  The SAP error message M3821 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the currency conversion tables TCURM and T001K. 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 (T001K) do not match the entries 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, manual changes, or system updates.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the currency settings or during the setup of the company code can lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of tables TCURM and T001K.
  Verify that the currency codes and conversion rates are correctly defined and consistent across both tables.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Entries:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you may need to manually update the entries in either TCURM or T001K to ensure they match.
  Ensure that all necessary currencies are defined in both tables.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code OB08 to check and maintain exchange rates. Ensure that the exchange rates are correctly maintained for the relevant currencies.
  You can also run reports or programs that check for inconsistencies in currency settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency settings and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and correcting the entries, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TCURM: Currency Conversion Table
  T001K: Company Code Currency Settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Preventive Measures:
  
  Regularly review and maintain currency settings and exchange rates to prevent inconsistencies.
  Implement proper change management processes when making updates to currency-related configurations.
  Conduct periodic audits of financial data to identify and resolve inconsistencies early.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3821 error and ensure that your SAP system's currency settings are consistent and functioning correctly.