How To Fix AIS2206 - Project &1 / WBS element &2: Currency &3 is not allowed (-> profile &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIS2 - Pushback IM

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Project &1 / WBS element &2: Currency &3 is not allowed (-> profile &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIS2206 - Project &1 / WBS element &2: Currency &3 is not allowed (-> profile &4) ?

  The SAP error message AIS2206 indicates that there is a currency issue related to a specific project or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. The message typically means that the currency being used for the project or WBS element is not allowed according to the settings defined in the relevant profile.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The currency used in the project or WBS element does not match the currencies allowed in the project profile or the controlling area.
  Profile Settings: The project profile (profile &4 in the error message) may not include the specified currency (currency &3).
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the project or WBS element may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an unsupported currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Project Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the project profile configuration in SAP (transaction code OPUK).
  Verify the allowed currencies for the project profile associated with the project or WBS element.
  If necessary, add the required currency to the project profile.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Check the currency settings in the controlling area (transaction code OX19).
  Ensure that the currency used in the project or WBS element is allowed in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Adjust WBS Element or Project Currency:
  
  If the project or WBS element is incorrectly set up with a currency that is not allowed, consider changing the currency to one that is permitted.
  This may involve creating a new project or WBS element with the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on project profiles and currency settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OPUK (Project Profile Configuration)
  OX19 (Controlling Area Settings)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to project profiles and currency settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AIS2206 error and ensure that the project or WBS element is configured correctly with the appropriate currency.