How To Fix 5V150 - Default currency cannot be determined by the system.

5V150 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Default currency cannot be determined by the system.

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5V150 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V150 ("Default currency cannot be determined by the system") typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the default currency for a particular transaction or master data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a new company code, posting a document, or working with financial data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default currency for the company code or controlling area may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like customer, vendor, or material) may not have a defined currency.
  Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may not have a specified currency, or the currency is not recognized by the system.
  Cross-Company Transactions: If the transaction involves multiple company codes, the system may struggle to determine which currency to use.
  Currency Type Settings: The currency type settings in the configuration may not be properly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code