How To Fix 5N868 - Any currency entered for this special provision is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Any currency entered for this special provision is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have entered a currency for this subtype record. This is, however,
invalid for subtypes <LS>Pension Severance </>(0001), <LS>Canada
Provision </> (0002) and <LS>Deferred Wage </>(0003). Both the currency
and the amount are entered in the relevant wage types in infotype
<LS>Additional Payments </>(0015).

System Response

The infotype record cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the currency entered and save the record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N868 - Any currency entered for this special provision is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 5N868 ("Any currency entered for this special provision is invalid") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or configurations where a currency is expected but is either not valid or not recognized by the system for the specific context in which it is being used.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered may not be valid or recognized in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or using a currency that is not configured in the system.
  Currency Not Allowed for Special Provision: The currency may not be allowed for the specific special provision or transaction type you are trying to process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain currencies for specific transactions or provisions.
  Missing Currency in Master Data: The currency may not be included in the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material master).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code entered is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the list of valid currencies in SAP.
  Review Special Provision Settings: Check the configuration of the special provision to ensure that the currency you are trying to use is allowed. This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Update Master Data: If the currency is missing from the relevant master data, update the master data to include the correct currency.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or special provision to understand any currency restrictions.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check or update configurations (e.g., SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary).
  Currency Configuration: You can check the currency configuration in the SAP system under the Financial Accounting (FI) module settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to currency settings or master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.