How To Fix T8143 - Specify display currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Specify display currency

What causes this issue?

The system cannot identify the local currency (this may occur if
several company codes have been selected). As the display currency can
no longer default to the local currency, the evaluation cannot be
performed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the currency in which you want the evaluation to be displayed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8143 - Specify display currency ?

  The SAP error message T8143, "Specify display currency," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a display currency to be defined, but it has not been set up in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial reports, currency conversion, or when working with certain modules like SAP FI (Financial Accounting) or CO (Controlling).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The display currency has not been defined in the user settings or in the relevant configuration settings for the company code or controlling area.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default display currency set.
  Transaction-Specific Requirements: Certain transactions or reports may require a display currency to be specified explicitly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set Display Currency in User Profile:
  
  Go to the user settings by navigating to SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter your user ID and click on "Change."
  In the "Defaults" tab, specify the display currency in the relevant field.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code has a defined currency. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Define Company Code.
  Make sure that the currency settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transaction-Specific Currency Settings:
  
  If you are running a specific transaction or report, check if there are options to specify the display currency directly within that transaction.
  Some reports may have selection screens where you can define the currency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute for any additional requirements regarding currency settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) and OBY6 (for defining currencies).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to change currency settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T8143 error and successfully specify the display currency in your SAP environment.