How To Fix SEPM_FPM017 - Currency missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_FPM - EPM: Messages for FPM Applications

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Currency missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_FPM017 - Currency missing ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_FPM017, which indicates "Currency missing," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting where a currency code is required but not provided. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or when dealing with financial planning and management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Field: The currency field in a transaction or document is not filled in. This can happen if the user did not enter a currency or if the system did not retrieve it correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the currency from being determined automatically.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the currency field during data entry.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant entity (e.g., customer, vendor, or material) may not have a currency assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the currency field is filled in when entering data. If you are using a custom transaction or report, verify that the currency field is included and correctly mapped.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the relevant SAP module to ensure that currency determination is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing settings in:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI)
  Controlling (CO)
  Material Management (MM)
  
  
  Master Data Review: Verify that the master data for the relevant entities (customers, vendors, etc.) includes a valid currency. If not, update the master data accordingly.
  Transaction Type Settings: If the error occurs in a specific transaction type, check the settings for that transaction type to ensure that currency is being handled correctly.
  User Training: Provide training to users to ensure they understand the importance of entering currency information and how to do it correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  OBA5 (Document Types)
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the currency is being missed in the process.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SEPM_FPM017 error and implement a solution to resolve it.