How To Fix RSCUR007 - Currency: Maintain the field 'Fixed Source Currency'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCUR - Texts for Quantities and Currencies

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Currency: Maintain the field 'Fixed Source Currency'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCUR007 - Currency: Maintain the field 'Fixed Source Currency' ?

  The SAP error message RSCUR007, which states "Currency: Maintain the field 'Fixed Source Currency'," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with currency settings in a data source or InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fixed source currency is not defined for a particular InfoObject or InfoProvider that requires it.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which data is being extracted does not have a defined fixed source currency.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the currency settings between the source system and the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCUR007 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject that is causing the issue (usually a currency-related InfoObject).
  Ensure that the "Fixed Source Currency" field is maintained. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking the attributes.
  
  
  
  Maintain Fixed Source Currency:
  
  If the field is empty, you need to specify a fixed source currency. This is typically done in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Set the appropriate currency (e.g., EUR, USD) as the fixed source currency.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Configuration:
  
  Check the data source configuration in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1).
  Ensure that the data source is correctly set up to handle currency data and that the fixed source currency is defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transformation Rules:
  
  If you are using transformations to load data, ensure that the transformation rules are correctly set up to handle currency fields.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  After making changes, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject, DataSource, or InfoProvider to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test Data Load:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test data load to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on currency handling and InfoObject configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCUR007 error and ensure that your currency settings are correctly configured in SAP BW.