How To Fix MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG012 - &1 : Currency code is missing or invalid currency ISO code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG - Extractor Log Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1 : Currency code is missing or invalid currency ISO code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG012 - &1 : Currency code is missing or invalid currency ISO code &2 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG012 indicates that there is an issue with the currency code in a purchasing document or transaction. Specifically, the error states that the currency code is either missing or is an invalid ISO currency code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Code: The currency code may not have been entered in the relevant field of the purchasing document.
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered may not conform to the ISO 4217 standard, which defines three-letter codes for currencies (e.g., USD for US Dollar, EUR for Euro).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of currency settings in the SAP system, such as missing currency types or incorrect settings in the company code.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have made typographical errors when entering the currency code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code is entered correctly in the relevant field. Ensure it is a valid ISO currency code.
  Enter Missing Currency Code: If the currency code is missing, enter the appropriate currency code for the transaction.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the currency types are correctly set up for the company code and that the currency is active.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to ensure that the currency code being used is valid and recognized by the system.
  User Training: If data entry errors are common, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter currency codes in SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO 4217: This is the international standard for currency codes. You can refer to this standard to verify the validity of currency codes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to currency handling in your version of SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OB08 to maintain exchange rates and currency settings, or SPRO to access configuration settings related to currencies.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the error and identify the root cause.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that currency codes are correctly handled in your SAP transactions.