How To Fix TE198 - Unknown evaluation currency &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Unknown evaluation currency &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE198 - Unknown evaluation currency & ?

  The SAP error message TE198 "Unknown evaluation currency &" typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when dealing with currency evaluations in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or find the specified evaluation currency in the system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Currency Configuration: The evaluation currency may not be defined in the system or may not be set up correctly in the relevant configuration settings.
  Missing Currency in Master Data: The currency might not be included in the master data for the relevant financial objects (e.g., cost centers, profit centers).
  Incorrect Transaction Settings: The transaction or report being executed may not be configured to handle the specified evaluation currency.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the currency code being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB08) and verify that the evaluation currency is defined and active.
  Ensure that the currency is correctly set up in the relevant currency types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant financial objects to ensure that the evaluation currency is included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Settings:
  
  Review the settings of the transaction or report that is generating the error. Ensure that it is set up to handle the specified evaluation currency.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the currency code being used in the transaction or report for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency evaluations and related settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), OBA1 (Maintain Document Types), and others that may relate to currency settings.
  Currency Types: Understand the different types of currencies in SAP (e.g., local currency, group currency, and transaction currency) and how they interact.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to currency evaluation issues, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TE198 error in SAP.