How To Fix 60171 - Currency must be specified for the amount

60171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Currency must be specified for the amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60171 - Currency must be specified for the amount ?

  The SAP error message 60171, which states "Currency must be specified for the amount," typically occurs when a financial transaction is being processed, but the system does not have a currency specified for the amount involved. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of invoices, purchase orders, or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Field: The currency field in the transaction is either blank or not filled in correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to handle the currency for the specific transaction type.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently skipped the currency field or entered an invalid currency code.
  Integration Issues: If data is being imported from another system, the currency information may not have been included.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Field: Ensure that the currency field is filled in correctly. This can usually be done in the transaction screen where the amount is entered.
  Review Configuration: Verify that the currency