How To Fix 8I170 - Company and PO currency are different and CVD is not marked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Company and PO currency are different and CVD is not marked

What causes this issue?

The PO currency is different from the base company currency and CVD``
flag is not marked

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The PO currency is different from company currency. If this is a
CVD credit then mark the CVD flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I170 - Company and PO currency are different and CVD is not marked ?

  The SAP error message 8I170 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code currency and the purchase order (PO) currency, and that the CVD (Cenvat/VAT Deduction) is not marked. This typically occurs during the processing of invoices or when trying to post transactions related to purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency of the company code (the currency in which the company operates) is different from the currency of the purchase order. This can happen if the purchase order was created in a foreign currency, while the company code is set up to use a local currency.
  CVD Not Marked: The CVD (Cenvat/VAT Deduction) is not marked, which means that the system does not recognize that the tax can be deducted for the transaction. This is often a requirement for tax reporting and compliance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Verify the currency settings for both the company code and the purchase order. Ensure that the purchase order is created in a currency that is acceptable for the company code.
  If necessary, you may need to create a new purchase order in the correct currency or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  
  Mark CVD:
  
  If the CVD is applicable, ensure that it is marked in the relevant transaction. This may involve checking the tax codes and settings in the purchase order or invoice.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MIRO for invoice verification) and ensuring that the CVD is selected or marked appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the company code and the purchasing organization to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle transactions in multiple currencies.
  Ensure that the tax codes are configured to allow for CVD deductions.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the purchase order or invoice.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to this error include:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in procurement and finance to better understand currency handling and tax implications in SAP.
  
  By addressing the currency mismatch and ensuring that the CVD is marked correctly, you should be able to resolve the error message 8I170.