How To Fix SALV_X_API118 - Currency & is not defined

SALV_X_API118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Currency & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API118 - Currency & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API118 indicates that a currency is not defined in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a currency that has not been set up in the SAP system, or it may be related to a specific configuration issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Not Defined: The currency you are trying to use is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the currency has not been added to the currency configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The currency might not be included in the relevant configuration settings, such as in the currency types or in the company code settings.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and check if the currency in question is defined.
  If it is not defined, you can add it