How To Fix SALV_X_API078 - Unknown currency (description &)

SALV_X_API078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Unknown currency (description &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API078 - Unknown currency (description &) ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API078 indicates that there is an issue with an unknown currency in the context of the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework. This error typically arises when the system encounters a currency code that it does not recognize or that is not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code being used in the report or ALV output is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may contain incorrect or unexpected currency values, possibly due to data migration issues or manual entry errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify the currency code being used in the report or ALV output. Ensure that it is a valid currency code recognized by SAP.
  Configuration Check: 
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