How To Fix UDM_MSG117 - Error in the calculation; check currency Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_MSG - FSCM-DM: Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Error in the calculation; check currency Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_MSG117 - Error in the calculation; check currency Customizing ?

  The SAP error message UDM_MSG117, which states "Error in the calculation; check currency Customizing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's contract management or billing processes, particularly when dealing with currency conversions or calculations involving different currencies.
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Configuration Issues: The error often arises due to incorrect or incomplete currency settings in the system. This can include:
  
  Missing or incorrect exchange rates.
  Inconsistent currency settings between different documents or master data.
  Issues with the currency types defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: If the master data (like customer or vendor records) has incorrect currency settings, it can lead to calculation errors.
  
  
  Customizing Settings: The error may also indicate that the customizing settings for currency handling in the relevant module (like SD, MM, or FI) are not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Customizing:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for currency management.
  Ensure that all necessary currencies are defined and that exchange rates are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Exchange Rates:
  
  Use transaction code OB08 to check and maintain exchange rates. Ensure that the rates are valid for the date range you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant business partners (customers, vendors) to ensure that the currency settings are correct.
  Make sure that the currency in the document matches the currency defined in the master data.
  
  
  
  Check Document Currency:
  
  Review the document (like sales order, invoice, etc.) that triggered the error to ensure that the currency is correctly specified and matches the expected currency for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that calculations are performed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), and others related to the specific module you are working with.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to currency management and error handling in the specific module.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UDM_MSG117 error in your SAP system.