How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV659 - Customizing table '/PF1/T_CURRENCY' not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Customizing table '/PF1/T_CURRENCY' not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV659 - Customizing table '/PF1/T_CURRENCY' not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV659 indicates that the customizing table /PF1/T_CURRENCY has not been maintained. This error typically arises in the context of currency conversion or when working with financial data in SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The table /PF1/T_CURRENCY is likely used to define currency settings or conversion rates. If this table is not maintained, the system cannot find the necessary data to perform currency conversions or calculations.
  Configuration Issues: The error may also occur if the configuration for currency settings has not been properly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process that resulted in the table not being populated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Customizing Table:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  Enter the table name /PF1/T_CURRENCY and check if there are any entries.
  If there are no entries, you will need to create them. This typically involves defining the currencies you want to use and their corresponding conversion rates.
  You may also need to check the relevant customizing transaction for currency settings, which could be found under the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that all necessary settings related to currencies and currency conversion are properly configured.
  Ensure that the currency types and conversion rates are defined according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any available documentation or SAP Notes related to the /PF1 namespace, as they may provide specific guidance on how to maintain the table and resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the customizing settings were correctly transported. If not, you may need to manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They may have additional insights or updates related to this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for customizing, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE16 for data browsing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /PF1/MSG_CONV659 for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the Profitability Analysis module or any other relevant modules that utilize currency conversion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to maintain the necessary customizing table.