How To Fix 1F137 - Transaction currency now only permissible in &1 or &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Transaction currency now only permissible in &1 or &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F137 - Transaction currency now only permissible in &1 or &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1F137 indicates that the transaction currency is only permissible in specific contexts, typically related to the configuration of the system or the settings of the document being processed. This error often arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when creating or posting documents in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to allow transaction currencies only in certain scenarios or for specific document types. If you are trying to use a transaction currency outside of these allowed contexts, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not support the use of transaction currencies, or they may have specific settings that restrict their use.
  
  
  Currency Settings: The currency settings in the company code or controlling area may not allow for the transaction currency you are trying to use.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the vendor, customer, or material may not be set up to allow for the specified transaction currency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for the relevant document types and transaction currencies. Ensure that the transaction currency is allowed for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific document type you are trying to use. You can do this in the configuration menu under Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code and controlling area settings allow for the transaction currency you are trying to use. You can check this in the configuration under "Define Company Code" or "Define Controlling Area."
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant vendor, customer, or material to ensure that it is set up to allow for the transaction currency. You may need to update the master data to include the correct currency settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) or OB22 (for document type settings) to review and adjust the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform transactions involving the specified currency.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.