How To Fix RELMNA018 - Default currency is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RELMNA - Messages for Parcel Master Data

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Default currency is not defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RELMNA018 - Default currency is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message RELMNA018 indicates that the default currency is not defined in the system's customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or when working with certain modules that require a default currency to be set up.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a default currency defined for the relevant company code or controlling area. This can happen if:
  
  The currency settings were not configured during the initial setup of the company code.
  Changes were made to the company code settings that removed or altered the currency configuration.
  The user is trying to perform a transaction that requires a currency definition, but it has not been set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RELMNA018 error, you need to define the default currency in the customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and select SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Define the Currency:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Account Groups.
  Alternatively, you can navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Company Code.
  Here, you can define the currency for the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code has a currency defined. You can do this by going to Transaction Code OX02 (for company code settings) and checking the currency field.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Try to perform the transaction again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX02: Change Company Code
  OB22: Define Currencies
  OBY6: Define Global Parameters for Company Code
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring currencies and company codes.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team, as there may be additional configurations or dependencies that need to be addressed.