How To Fix TXILM205 - Find currency: currency type &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXILM - ILM Messages

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Find currency: currency type &1 is unknown

What causes this issue?

The system is trying to find a currency key for currency type &V1&.

System Response

This currency type is unknown in the system.

How to fix this error?

This is a program error. If you have made customer extensions to the
system, check these extensions and correct any errors.

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 TXILM205 - Find currency: currency type &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message TXILM205, which states "Find currency: currency type &1 is unknown," typically occurs when the system is unable to recognize or find a specified currency type in the configuration. This can happen in various contexts, such as during financial transactions, currency conversions, or when processing documents that involve currency.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The currency type specified in the transaction or configuration is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Type: The currency type may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the currency configuration or master data.
  Transport Issues: If the currency type was recently added or modified, it may not have been transported correctly across different environments (e.g., from development to production).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the currency types defined in the system.
  Ensure that the currency type in question is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurred to ensure that the currency type is entered correctly.
  Look for typos or incorrect codes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., customer/vendor master records) to ensure that the currency type is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the currency type was recently added or modified, ensure that the changes have been properly transported to the environment where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency types for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates and currency types.
  OB22: Define currency types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to currency types.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify currency configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TXILM205 error message in SAP.