How To Fix RSCRM617 - Key figure &1 requires currency conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Key figure &1 requires currency conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM617 - Key figure &1 requires currency conversion ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM617 indicates that a key figure in your report or query requires currency conversion, but the necessary currency conversion settings or data are not properly configured. This error typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments when dealing with financial data that involves multiple currencies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Conversion Settings: The key figure is defined to require currency conversion, but the necessary settings for currency conversion (like currency type, conversion type, etc.) are not set up in the InfoObject or the query.
  Inconsistent Currency Data: The data being processed may have inconsistent currency types, or the currency conversion rates may not be available for the required time period.
  Incorrect Key Figure Configuration: The key figure may not be properly configured to handle currency conversion, or it may be set to a currency that does not match the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject for the key figure in the SAP BW system.
  Ensure that the currency conversion settings are correctly defined. This includes checking the currency type and conversion type.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed has consistent currency types. If the data includes multiple currencies, ensure that the necessary conversion rates are available in the system.
  Check the currency conversion tables (like TCURR) to ensure that the required exchange rates are maintained for the relevant time periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Query Settings:
  
  If you are using a BEx query, check the query properties to ensure that the key figure is set to perform currency conversion.
  Make sure that the query is set to use the correct currency type for the key figure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency Conversion Rates:
  
  If necessary, maintain the currency conversion rates in the system for the relevant currencies and time periods. This can usually be done through transaction codes like OB08 for maintaining exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the query or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on currency conversion issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency conversion in BW or HANA, as it may provide insights into best practices and configuration steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to currency management, such as OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) and RSA1 (for InfoObject maintenance).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have access to additional tools and logs that can help diagnose the problem.