How To Fix MQ638 - EIS: Unknown currency type in cross-referenced table &1

MQ638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 638

• Message text: EIS: Unknown currency type in cross-referenced table &1

What causes this issue?

No currency type has been defined for the table in conversion utilities
Customizing. A new currency type can also not be generated since it is
an EIS check table.

System Response

Loading of the settings for converting the EIS had to be ended.

How to fix this error?

If it is a table which you have created using the Data Dictionary, the
currency type must be made known to the conversion utility. If it is a
table delivered by SAP, then there is a program error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ638 - EIS: Unknown currency type in cross-referenced table &1 ?

  The SAP error message MQ638 "EIS: Unknown currency type in cross-referenced table &1" typically occurs in the context of the Enterprise Information System (EIS) when there is an issue with currency types in the data being processed. This error indicates that the system has encountered a currency type that is not recognized or defined in the relevant cross-referenced table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Definition: The currency type referenced in the data is not defined in the system. This could happen if a new currency was added but not properly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect or outdated currency codes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for currency types in the relevant tables may not be set up correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling currency types correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the currency types and