How To Fix MQ473 - Several currency keys were found for ISO code EUR

MQ473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Several currency keys were found for ISO code EUR

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Decide which currency key you want to use in the next dialog box and
select it. This currency key is then used for the confirmation of
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ473 - Several currency keys were found for ISO code EUR ?

  The SAP error message MQ473, which states "Several currency keys were found for ISO code EUR," typically occurs when there are multiple currency keys associated with the same ISO currency code in the SAP system. This can lead to confusion in financial transactions, as the system cannot determine which currency key to use for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Currency Keys: The primary cause of this error is that the system has multiple entries for the currency code "EUR" in the currency table (TCURC). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Migration of data from another system that resulted in duplicate entries.
  Changes in currency settings that were not properly managed.
  
  
  
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system that affect currency handling, they might inadvertently create conflicts.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MQ473 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or TCURC (Currency Types) to review