How To Fix MA060 - Define a currency

MA060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Define a currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA060 - Define a currency ?

  The SAP error message MA060, which states "Define a currency," typically occurs when a currency is not defined for a specific configuration or transaction in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or processing master data, transactions, or reports that require currency information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Definition: The currency for a specific company code, purchasing organization, or other relevant entities has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for currency types or currency settings in the relevant modules (like Materials Management, Finance, etc.) may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a currency that has not been set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA060 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Currency in Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing path, usually found under:
  Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase