How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK088 - Currency code &1 contains forbidden values. &4

/SMB/FKCHK088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Currency code &1 contains forbidden values. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK088 - Currency code &1 contains forbidden values. &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK088 Currency code &1 contains forbidden values. &4 typically indicates that there is an issue with the currency code being used in a financial transaction or document. This error is often related to the configuration of currencies in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Small and Medium Business (SMB) solutions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Forbidden Currency Values: The currency code specified in the transaction is not allowed due to configuration settings. This could be because the currency is not active, or it has been marked as forbidden in the system settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency settings in the SAP system may not be properly configured, leading to the use of a currency that is not permitted for certain transactions.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which currencies can be used, and the currency in question may not meet those criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code