How To Fix OM496 - Currencies/valuations assigned manually are deleted!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Currencies/valuations assigned manually are deleted!

What causes this issue?

If you set the indicator for adopting the currency types from
Controlling or Accounting, the system deletes the currency types that
have been manually entered.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM496 - Currencies/valuations assigned manually are deleted! ?

  The SAP error message OM496 ("Currencies/valuations assigned manually are deleted!") typically occurs in the context of configuring valuation areas or currency settings in the SAP system, particularly in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the currency or valuation assignments that have been manually configured.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The error often arises when a user manually deletes or modifies currency assignments in the configuration settings, which leads to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the configuration settings in the controlling area or company code that affect currency assignments can trigger this error.
  Data Inconsistency: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to currency assignments, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from a development environment to a production environment without proper checks, it could lead to missing or incorrect currency assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction Code: SPRO) and verify the currency and valuation assignments. Ensure that all necessary currencies are correctly assigned to the relevant valuation areas.
  Restore Deleted Entries: If entries were deleted, you may need to restore them. Check if you have a backup or if you can retrieve the previous configuration settings.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the currency assignments. This can often be done through specific reports or transaction codes related to financial accounting or controlling.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that can help resolve the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OB22 (Define and Assign Currency Types), and OX15 (Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error OM496 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OM496 error and implement a solution to resolve it.