How To Fix RSTRAN688 - Currency/unit &1 assigned

RSTRAN688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Currency/unit &1 assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN688 - Currency/unit &1 assigned ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN688 typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with currency or unit assignments in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). The error indicates that there is a mismatch or an issue with the currency or unit of measure assigned to a particular data transfer or transformation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency/Unit Mismatch: The error often arises when the source and target data structures have different currency or unit definitions. For example, if the source data is in one currency (e.g., USD) and the target expects another (e.g., EUR), this can trigger the error.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of currencies or units in the transformation is not correctly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Data Type Issues: If the data types for currency or unit fields do not match between the source and target, this can also cause the error.
  Inconsistent Master Data: