How To Fix RSPLF042 - Curreny for &1 is fixed at &2 and is not determined by translation key &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Curreny for &1 is fixed at &2 and is not determined by translation key &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF042 - Curreny for &1 is fixed at &2 and is not determined by translation key &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF042 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with currency translation in queries or reports. This error indicates that the currency for a particular key figure (represented by &1) is fixed at a specific value (represented by &2) and is not being determined by the specified translation key (represented by &3).
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Currency Setting: The key figure in question has a fixed currency setting, meaning it is not set up to allow for dynamic currency conversion based on the translation key.
  Translation Key Issues: The translation key specified may not be correctly configured or may not exist, leading to the inability to determine the currency dynamically.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source or InfoProvider may not be set up to handle currency translations properly.
  Query Design: The query may be designed in a way that does not allow for currency conversion, or the settings in the query designer may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Settings: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject for the key figure and check if the currency is set to fixed. If it is, consider changing it to allow for dynamic currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Review Translation Key:
  
  Ensure that the translation key specified in the error message is valid and correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the currency translation settings in the BW system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Query Settings:
  
  In the BEx Query Designer, check the properties of the query and ensure that the key figure is set to allow for currency conversion. Look for settings related to currency and ensure they are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  Review the data source or InfoProvider settings to ensure that they are set up to support currency translations. This may involve checking the underlying data model and ensuring that currency fields are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query or report again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation into the data model and query design may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to currency translation issues for any specific patches or updates that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on currency handling in BW, especially regarding key figures and currency translation settings.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLF042 error and implement a solution to resolve it.