How To Fix 06497 - No currency assigned to supplier (Maintain master record)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 497

• Message text: No currency assigned to supplier (Maintain master record)

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the purchase order currency for this supplier in the
purchasing data of the supplier master record.

Do you want to maintain the purchasing data for this supplier?

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 06497 - No currency assigned to supplier (Maintain master record) ?

  The SAP error message "06497 No currency assigned to supplier (Maintain master record)" typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a supplier (vendor) master record in SAP, but the system cannot find a currency assigned to that supplier. This is essential because every supplier must have a currency defined for transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Assignment: The supplier master record does not have a currency assigned to it. This can happen if the record was created without specifying a currency or if the currency was inadvertently removed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for the assignment of a currency to the supplier.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during the data entry process, leading to the omission of the currency field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a currency is assigned to the supplier master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Supplier Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor for Purchasing).
  Enter the vendor number and the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency Information:
  
  Navigate to the "Company Code Data" section.
  Look for the "Payment Transactions" tab or similar, depending on your SAP version.
  Ensure that a currency is assigned in the "Currency" field. If it is blank, select the appropriate currency (e.g., USD, EUR) from the dropdown list.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the currency, save the changes to the supplier master record.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the currency assignment is allowed and correctly set up.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01 - Create Vendor
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK01, MK02, MK03 - Similar functions for purchasing data.
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that all relevant master data is maintained correctly, including payment terms, bank details, and other necessary information.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change vendor master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on maintaining vendor master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully assign a currency to the supplier master record.