How To Fix M5220 - Currency & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Currency & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5220 - Currency & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message M5220, which states "Currency & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when the system encounters a currency that has not been defined or maintained in the relevant configuration settings. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating or updating material master records, purchase orders, or invoices.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency in question has not been set up in the system. This could be due to the currency not being defined in the currency settings or not being assigned to the relevant company code or purchasing organization.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may reference a currency that is not maintained in the system.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise when trying to perform a transaction that involves a currency that is not recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) to ensure that the currency is defined and that exchange rates are maintained.
  Verify that the currency is assigned to the relevant company code or purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency in Master Data:
  
  For material master records, use transaction code MM02 to check and update the currency settings.
  For vendor master records, use transaction code XK02 or MK02 to ensure that the currency is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is set up to handle the currency in question. This may involve checking the configuration of the relevant document types or purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  MM02: Change Material Master
  XK02: Change Vendor Master
  MK02: Change Vendor Master (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to error M5220. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency settings and master data management for further insights into maintaining currencies in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M5220 error and ensure that the necessary currency configurations are in place.