How To Fix AQ858 - Select a valid currency

AQ858 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Select a valid currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ858 - Select a valid currency ?

  The SAP error message AQ858, which states "Select a valid currency," typically occurs in scenarios where a currency-related field is not filled in correctly or is invalid. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or when processing financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered may not be recognized by the system. This can happen if the currency is not defined in the system or if there is a typo in the currency code.
  Currency Not Active: The currency may not be active in the system settings. For example, if a currency is deactivated in the configuration, it cannot be used in transactions.
  Missing Currency in Master Data: The currency may not be assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material master).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to currency types or currency conversion settings.
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