How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO088 - Document currency is not determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Document currency is not determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO088 - Document currency is not determined ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO088, which states "Document currency is not determined," typically occurs during the creation or processing of purchase orders (POs) in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the currency for the document based on the provided data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Currency Information: The currency for the purchase order may not be specified in the vendor master data or the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for currency determination in the purchasing or company code settings may be incorrect.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor may not have a currency assigned in their master data.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not have a currency assigned, or the currency settings may not be properly configured.
  Purchase Organization Settings: The purchase organization may not be linked correctly to the company code or may not have the necessary currency settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) and check if the vendor has a currency assigned in the purchasing view.
  Ensure that the currency is correctly set up in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material has a currency assigned.
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the purchasing organization and company code in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Set Up Document Types and ensure that the document types are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is set up with the correct currency settings. You can check this in transaction code OBY6 (Define Company Code).
  
  
  
  Currency Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency type settings are correctly defined in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the financial accounting module.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  Try creating a purchase order with a different vendor or material to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is specific to certain data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency settings in the MM module for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.