How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW078 - External SAP HANA view: Target currency is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 078

• Message text: External SAP HANA view: Target currency is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW078 - External SAP HANA view: Target currency is not supported ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW078 indicates that there is an issue with the target currency in an external SAP HANA view. This error typically arises when the target currency specified in the view is not supported or recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Currency: The target currency specified in the HANA view may not be defined in the system or is not supported for the specific data model you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding currency settings, such as missing currency mappings or incorrect settings in the currency translation.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the HANA view is pulling data may not have the necessary currency information or may not support the target currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Verify that the target currency is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the currency settings in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., in the SAP S/4HANA system).
  Ensure that the currency is included in the currency translation settings if applicable.
  
  
  
  Modify the HANA View:
  
  If the target currency is not supported, consider modifying the HANA view to use a supported currency. This may involve changing the currency parameter in the view definition.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Check the data source for the HANA view to ensure that it supports the target currency. If necessary, update the data source to include the required currency information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency handling in HANA views. There may be specific guidelines or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Currency Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the currency configuration settings in SAP, including how to define and manage currencies in your system.
  HANA View Development: If you are involved in developing or maintaining HANA views, ensure you have a good understanding of how to handle currencies within those views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.