How To Fix RECOPL003 - Currency type &1 is not supported for planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECOPL - Planning

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Currency type &1 is not supported for planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECOPL003 - Currency type &1 is not supported for planning ?

  The SAP error message RECOPL003 indicates that the currency type specified (denoted by &1) is not supported for planning in the context of the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of planning functions, such as in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC).
  Cause:
  
  
  Unsupported Currency Type: The currency type you are trying to use for planning is not configured or recognized by the system. This could be due to:
  
  The currency type not being defined in the planning settings.
  The currency type being set to a type that is not allowed for planning purposes (e.g., statistical currencies).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the planning model that restrict the use of certain currency types.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect currency type in the planning transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for your planning model or area and verify the allowed currency types.
  Ensure that the currency type you are trying to use is included in the planning settings.
  
  
  
  Use Supported Currency Types:
  
  If the currency type is indeed unsupported, switch to a currency type that is allowed for planning. Commonly used currency types include:
  
  01: Transaction currency
  10: Group currency
  20: Hard currency
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  If you are using SAP IBP or BPC, check the planning area settings to ensure that the currency type is correctly defined and supported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for your specific version of SAP to understand the supported currency types for planning.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and currency types, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the data dictionary for currency types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECOPL003 error and continue with your planning activities in SAP.