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How To Fix MQ642 - Reference field not found for field &1 &2 and currency type &3...


MQ642 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

  • Message number: 642

  • Message text: Reference field not found for field &1 &2 and currency type &3...

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  • What causes this issue?

    An error occurred when loading information from the EIS field catalog
    for accessing the currency tables.

    System Response

    The relevant currency type cannot be converted.

    How to fix this error?

    Reorganize the aspect and field catalogs in EIS Customizing (Tools) and
    start the function again. If the error still occurs although you are
    using the EIS, inform SAP.

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MQ642 - Details

  • The SAP error message MQ642, which states "Reference field not found for field &1 &2 and currency type &3," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when dealing with currency-related fields in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference field that corresponds to the specified parameters, which can lead to issues in processing transactions or reports.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Configuration: The reference field may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for currency types or fields are not defined in the relevant customizing settings.
    Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define the relationship between fields and currency types.
    Incorrect Field Mapping: The mapping of fields in the transaction or report may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to locate the required reference field.
    Custom Development Issues: If

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