How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C349 - Characteristic 'Currency' (CURRENCY_ID) has no default value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Characteristic 'Currency' (CURRENCY_ID) has no default value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C349 - Characteristic 'Currency' (CURRENCY_ID) has no default value ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C349 indicates that the characteristic 'Currency' (CURRENCY_ID) does not have a default value assigned. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications where currency characteristics are used in planning and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Value: The characteristic 'Currency' is expected to have a default value defined in the configuration, but it is currently missing.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model or planning area may not have been properly configured to include a default currency.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a default value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Default Value:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic 'Currency' in the SAP IBP or relevant application.
  Assign a default value for the characteristic. This can usually be done in the master data settings or the planning area configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area where the characteristic is used has been correctly set up to include the currency characteristic with a default value.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data records to ensure that they include valid entries for the currency characteristic. If necessary, update the master data to include the required currency values.
  
  
  
  Re-run Data Integration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data load or integration process, consider re-running the data integration to ensure that all necessary data is correctly loaded and configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific application you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up characteristics and default values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring characteristics in your version of SAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Support: If you are part of an organization with SAP support, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance in resolving the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to the missing default value for the 'Currency' characteristic.