How To Fix 1P158 - Currency '&1' is not allowed

1P158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Currency '&1' is not allowed

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1P158 - Details

• The SAP error message 1P158 indicates that a specific currency (denoted by &1) is not allowed in the context of the transaction or operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios involving financial transactions, such as posting documents, creating invoices, or executing reports where currency settings are critical.
  Causes:
  
  Currency Not Configured: The currency you are trying to use may not be configured in the system for the specific company code or controlling area.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which currencies can be used.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material) may not support the currency in question.
  Currency Type Settings: The currency type settings in the system may not allow the use of the specified currency.
  Cross-Company Code Transactions: If you are trying to perform a transaction that involves multiple company codes, one of the company codes may not support the currency.
  
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