How To Fix W_CB191 - Field &1: &2 is not a currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Field &1: &2 is not a currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB191 - Field &1: &2 is not a currency ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB191 Field &1: &2 is not a currency
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a field that is expected to contain a currency key (such as a currency code like USD, EUR, etc.) does not actually contain a valid currency value. In other words, the system expects the field to be a currency field, but the data in the field is either missing, incorrect, or the field itself is not defined as a currency field in the data dictionary.
  Common causes include:
  
  The field is not defined as a currency field (data element or domain missing currency key attribute).
  The field contains invalid or empty data where a currency code is expected.
  The field is incorrectly assigned or mapped in a program or interface.
  Custom code or user input is passing a non-currency value to a currency field.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During data entry or data validation in SAP transactions.
  When processing financial documents or master data involving currency fields.
  In custom programs or reports where currency fields are checked.
  During data migration or interface processing where currency fields are validated.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the field definition:
  
  Verify that the field (&1) is defined as a currency field in the ABAP Dictionary.
  The data element or domain should have the "Currency/Quantity" field attribute set correctly.
  If not, adjust the data element/domain to include the currency key.
  
  
  
  Check the data content:
  
  Ensure that the field (&2) contains a valid currency code.
  Currency codes must be valid entries from table TCURC (currency codes).
  If the field is empty or contains invalid data, correct the data input or source.
  
  
  
  Check program logic or interface mapping:
  
  If this occurs in a custom program or interface, verify that the currency field is correctly populated.
  Make sure the currency field is not overwritten or incorrectly assigned.
  
  
  
  Data consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or validations on the data to ensure currency fields are correctly maintained.
  Use transaction codes like OB08 (Exchange Rate Maintenance) or check currency master data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to currency field validations.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W_CB191 is a warning message, so it does not stop processing but indicates a potential data issue.
  Currency fields in SAP: Currency fields are usually paired with an amount field and a currency key field. The currency key field must be defined as a currency type in the data dictionary.
  Table TCURC: Contains all valid currency codes in SAP.
  Related transactions: FI documents, vendor/customer master data, pricing conditions, etc.
  
  
  Example:
  If the message says:
  
  Field BSEG-WAERS: ABC is not a currency
  
  BSEG-WAERS is the currency field in the accounting document line item.
  ABC is the invalid currency code found in the field.
  
  You would need to correct the currency code in the document or ensure the field is properly populated with a valid currency.
  
  If you provide the exact field name and value (&1 and &2), I can help you with more specific guidance.