How To Fix >B405 - Currency &1 is invalid

>B405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >B -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Currency &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >B405 - Currency &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message B405 Currency &1 is invalid typically indicates that the currency code specified in a transaction or document is not recognized by the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, creating purchase orders, or processing invoices.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Currency Not Activated: The currency may not be activated in the system settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The currency may not be properly configured in the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Master Data Issues: The currency may not be assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material master).
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not allow the use of specific currencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code entered is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or