How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_MLA_API013 - Currency &1 for val. area &2 and curr. key &3 is not maintained correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_MLA_API - Messages for MDG Material Ledger

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Currency &1 for val. area &2 and curr. key &3 is not maintained correctly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MLA_API013 - Currency &1 for val. area &2 and curr. key &3 is not maintained correctly ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MLA_API013 indicates that there is an issue with the currency settings for a specific valuation area and currency key in the Material Master data. This error typically arises in the context of Material Master Governance (MDG) when trying to create or update material data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency for the specified valuation area is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Key: The currency key provided does not match any existing currency configuration in the system.
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area specified may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the currency key.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the currency settings.
  Ensure that the currency key (e.g., USD, EUR) is correctly maintained for the valuation area in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Area:
  
  Verify that the valuation area is correctly defined in the system and that it corresponds to the material being processed.
  Check the configuration in the Material Master views to ensure that the valuation area is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the Material Master data and check the relevant views (e.g., Accounting, Purchasing) for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data being submitted. This may involve checking for any missing fields or incorrect values in the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact 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 recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  
  
  Tables to Check:
  
  T001: Company Codes
  T001W: Valuation Areas
  T006: Units of Measure
  T007: Currency Types
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MDG_BS_MAT_MLA_API013.