How To Fix 1P273 - Ordering party and recipient have differing transaction currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Ordering party and recipient have differing transaction currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P273 - Ordering party and recipient have differing transaction currency ?

  The SAP error message 1P273 indicates that there is a mismatch between the transaction currency of the ordering party and the recipient in a sales order or related document. This typically occurs when the currency used for the ordering party (the customer) is different from the currency used for the recipient (the vendor or supplier).
  Cause:
  
  Different Currencies: The ordering party and the recipient are set up with different currencies in their master data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to handle transactions involving multiple currencies properly.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating the sales order or related document can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the currency settings in the master data for both the ordering party and the recipient. Ensure that they are set to the same currency if they are meant to transact in the same currency.
  You can check this in the customer master (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data) and vendor master (transaction code MK03).
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Currency:
  
  If the currencies are different and this is intentional, you may need to adjust the transaction currency in the sales order or related document to match the recipient's currency.
  This can be done by editing the sales order (transaction code VA02) and changing the currency field.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that it allows transactions with different currencies if that is a requirement. This may involve settings in the financial accounting (FI) or sales and distribution (SD) modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency issues in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), XD03 (Display Customer), and MK03 (Display Vendor).
  Currency Types: Understand the different types of currencies in SAP, such as document currency, local currency, and group currency.
  Multi-Currency Transactions: If your organization frequently deals with multi-currency transactions, consider reviewing the configuration for handling foreign currency transactions in SAP.
  
  By addressing the mismatch in transaction currencies, you should be able to resolve the error message 1P273 and proceed with your transactions.