How To Fix TXILM201 - Find currency: credit control area &1 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXILM - ILM Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Find currency: credit control area &1 invalid

What causes this issue?

The ILM extraction module is trying to find the credit control area
currency for credit control area &V1&, but this credit control area is
not defined. This is a data inconsistency.

System Response

The system cannot set the currency.

How to fix this error?

Define the credit control area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TXILM201 - Find currency: credit control area &1 invalid ?

  The SAP error message TXILM201 "Find currency: credit control area &1 invalid" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with credit management and currency settings in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid currency for the specified credit control area.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Credit Control Area: The credit control area specified in the transaction does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency settings for the credit control area may not be defined or may be incorrectly set up.
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have the correct credit control area assigned or may be missing necessary currency information.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with integration between different modules (e.g., FI, SD) that affect how credit control areas and currencies are handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Credit Control Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for credit control areas in SAP (Transaction code: OVA8).
  Ensure that the credit control area exists and is properly configured with the necessary currency settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Settings:
  
  Check the currency settings for the credit control area. Ensure that the currency is defined and that it matches the currency used in the transaction.
  You can check this in the configuration under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Credit Management > Define Credit Control Areas.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data to ensure that the correct credit control area is assigned and that the currency is valid.
  Use transaction codes like XD03 (for customers) or XK03 (for vendors) to review the master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Integration Issues:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check if there are any integration issues between the modules involved (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that all relevant settings are consistent across modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to credit management and currency settings for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OVA8 (Credit Control Area Configuration), XD03 (Display Customer), XK03 (Display Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify credit control area settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.