How To Fix OM442 - Enter currency type 1 first

OM442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Enter currency type 1 first

What causes this issue?

You have entered currency types without paying attention to the order
of their entry. In this case, you have an entry in the field
<LS>Currency type 2</>, but there is not yet an entry in the field
<LS>Currency type 1</>.

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?

Enter the currency types in the right order.
If you wish to enter two currency types only, enter them in the fields
<LS>Currency type 1</> and <LS>Currency type 2</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM442 - Enter currency type 1 first ?

  The SAP error message OM442: Enter currency type 1 first typically occurs in the context of configuring or managing currency settings in SAP, particularly in the areas of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI). This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a primary currency (currency type 1) before you can proceed with other currency-related entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to enter or modify a transaction or configuration that involves multiple currencies, but the primary currency (currency type 1) has not been defined or entered.
  The system expects a primary currency to be set up first as it serves as the base for any currency conversions or calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Currency Type 1:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually in the Financial Accounting or Controlling module).
  Ensure that you have defined a primary currency (currency type 1) for the relevant entity (e.g.,