How To Fix RSCUR068 - Source currency; maintain 'fixed source currency' field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCUR - Texts for Quantities and Currencies

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Source currency; maintain 'fixed source currency' field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCUR068 - Source currency; maintain 'fixed source currency' field ?

  The SAP error message RSCUR068 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the currency settings in a data source or InfoObject. This error indicates that the source currency for a particular data source or InfoObject has not been properly defined or maintained.
  Cause:
  The error message RSCUR068 is triggered when:
  
  The source currency is not defined for a data source or InfoObject.
  The 'fixed source currency' field is not maintained, which is necessary for the system to know how to handle currency conversions or aggregations.
  There may be inconsistencies in the currency settings between the source system and the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCUR068 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Source or InfoObject:
  
  Go to the relevant data source or InfoObject in the SAP BW system.
  Ensure that the 'fixed source currency' field is properly maintained. This field should specify the currency in which the data is being sourced.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Fixed Source Currency:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Locate the InfoObject or Data Source that is causing the error.
  Edit the properties and find the 'fixed source currency' field.
  Enter the appropriate currency code (e.g., EUR, USD) that corresponds to the source data.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency settings in the source system (e.g., SAP ERP) are consistent with those in the BW system.
  Verify that the currency translation settings are correctly configured if applicable.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes in a development environment, ensure that these changes are transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Test the Data Load:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the data load again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSCUSTV10: Customizing settings for BW
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency handling in BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCUR068 error and ensure that your currency settings are correctly configured in SAP BW.