How To Fix ME855 - Currency & has more than 5 decimal places in table TCURX

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Currency & has more than 5 decimal places in table TCURX

What causes this issue?

Currency &V1& has more than 5 decimal places. This is not allowed.

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?

Check the currency in the IDoc and change it if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME855 - Currency & has more than 5 decimal places in table TCURX ?

  The SAP error message ME855 indicates that there is an issue with currency values in the system, specifically that a currency has more than five decimal places in the currency conversion table (TCURX). This can lead to inconsistencies and errors in financial calculations and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The currency in question is configured to have more than five decimal places in the TCURX table. This is not allowed in SAP, as the system typically supports a maximum of five decimal places for currency values.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been manual entries or data imports that incorrectly set the decimal places for a currency.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate currency values, they may inadvertently introduce values with more than five decimal places.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TCURX Table: 
  
  Go to transaction SE16 or SE16N and check the TCURX table for the currency in question. Look for entries that have more than five decimal places.
  If you find such entries, they need to be corrected.
  
  
  
  Correct Decimal Places:
  
  If you have identified incorrect entries, you can either delete them or correct them to ensure they conform to the five-decimal-place rule.
  Ensure that the currency settings in the system are configured correctly to prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the currency in transaction OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the currency is defined with the appropriate number of decimal places.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in any custom programs or data imports to ensure that currency values do not exceed five decimal places.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for best practices regarding currency configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Currency Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the currency configuration settings in SAP, including how to maintain exchange rates and currency types.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise from the changes made.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME855 error and ensure that your currency configurations are compliant with SAP standards.