How To Fix OM509 - Maximum of 3 currencies/valuations permitted

OM509 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Maximum of 3 currencies/valuations permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM509 - Maximum of 3 currencies/valuations permitted ?

  The SAP error message OM509, which states "Maximum of 3 currencies/valuations permitted," typically occurs in the context of configuring or using the SAP system for financial transactions, particularly in relation to currency valuation and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to assign more than three currencies or valuations to a particular financial object, such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center. SAP has a limitation that allows only three currencies to be assigned for valuation purposes. These currencies usually include:
  
  Company Code Currency: The primary currency in which the company operates.
  Group Currency: The currency used for consolidation purposes across multiple company codes.
  Hard Currency: A currency that is used for specific reporting or valuation purposes, often used in international transactions.
  
  If you try to add a fourth currency or valuation, the system will trigger the OM509 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM509 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Currency Assignments: Check