How To Fix W/052 - The target currency does not exist in the currency table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The target currency does not exist in the currency table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/052 - The target currency does not exist in the currency table ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W/052 The target currency does not exist in the currency table
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a currency that is being used as a target currency in a transaction or conversion is not maintained in the SAP currency table (TCURC). Essentially, SAP does not recognize the currency code because it is missing or incorrectly configured in the system.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  The currency code is new or custom and has not been added to the system.  
  The currency code was deleted or not properly maintained in the currency master data.  
  A typo or incorrect currency code was entered in the transaction or master data.  
  The currency is valid but not activated or maintained in the relevant currency tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Code:
  
  Verify the currency code used in the transaction or master data is correct and valid.
  
  
  Maintain Currency in TCURC Table:  
  
  Go to transaction OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or use SM30 to maintain the currency table TCURC.  
  Check if the currency code exists. If not, add the currency code with the appropriate description.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:  
  
  Use transaction OB22 to check if the currency is defined as a valid currency in the system.  
  If the currency is a new or custom currency, ensure it is properly configured in the system currency settings.
  
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates:  
  
  Ensure exchange rates for the currency pair involving the target currency are maintained in OB08.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you add or change currency data in a development system, ensure the changes are transported to quality and production systems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TCURC: Currency codes table in SAP.  
  OB08: Transaction to maintain exchange rates and currency codes.  
  OB22: Transaction to maintain currency types and settings.  
  Currency Codes: Must comply with ISO standards or be properly configured if custom.  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to currency maintenance.
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning "W/052 The target currency does not exist in the currency table" means the currency code used is not found in SAP's currency master data. To resolve, verify and maintain the currency code in the currency table (TCURC) using OB08 or related transactions, and ensure exchange rates and currency settings are properly configured.