How To Fix APPL_MM_PR018 - Purchase order cannot be created as the currency is empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Purchase order cannot be created as the currency is empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PR018 - Purchase order cannot be created as the currency is empty. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PR018 indicates that a purchase order cannot be created because the currency field is empty. This error typically arises when the system expects a currency to be specified for the purchase order, but it is missing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency in Master Data: The vendor master record or the material master record may not have a currency specified.
  Incomplete Purchase Order Data: The purchase order creation screen may not have the currency field filled in.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing module that are not set up correctly, leading to the currency not being defaulted.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchase order may not have a currency defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and ensure that the currency is specified in the purchasing data.
  If the currency is missing, update the vendor master with the appropriate currency.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  If the purchase order is related to a specific material, check the material master record (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the currency is defined.
  
  
  
  Fill in Currency in Purchase Order:
  
  When creating the purchase order (transaction code ME21N), ensure that the currency field is filled in. If it is not visible, you may need to adjust the layout or settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type used for the purchase order (transaction code OMEC or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Document Types) to ensure that the currency is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check User Parameters:
  
  Sometimes, user-specific settings can affect how data is populated. Check if there are any user parameters that might be influencing the currency field.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate any underlying configuration issues or system settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMEC: Configuration for Document Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on purchase order creation and currency settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPL_MM_PR018 error and successfully create the purchase order.