How To Fix MQ625 - Currency type &1 only appears in different characteristic values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 625

• Message text: Currency type &1 only appears in different characteristic values

What causes this issue?

Analysis of the master data resulted in currency type &V1& occurring in
different characteristic values. Several currencies are used in the
system for the currency type. Therefore the local currency changeover
cannot be simplifed for this currency type but instead the respective
currency in each case must be determined during changeover for the
objects belonging to this currency type.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ625 - Currency type &1 only appears in different characteristic values ?

  The SAP error message MQ625 indicates that there is an issue with the currency type in the context of a characteristic value in a material or product configuration. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics that are expected to have specific currency types associated with them.
  Cause:
  The error message "MQ625 Currency type &1 only appears in different characteristic values" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Currency Assignment: The currency type defined for a characteristic is not consistent with the currency types assigned to other characteristics in the same configuration profile or material.
  
  
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may have been set up incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in expected currency types.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data where the currency types are not properly defined or linked to the relevant characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MQ625 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and check the definitions of the characteristics involved. Ensure that the currency types are correctly assigned and consistent across all relevant characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU41 (Configuration Profile) to review the configuration profile associated with the material. Ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and that their currency types are consistent.
  
  
  
  Adjust Currency Types:
  
  If you find inconsistencies, you may need to adjust the currency types for the characteristics so that they match. This may involve changing the currency type in the characteristic definition or modifying the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the materials or products involved is correctly set up. This includes checking the material master data and any related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  CU41: Configuration profile maintenance
  MM02: Material master maintenance (to check material data)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and characteristic management for more detailed guidance on setting up characteristics and configuration profiles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.