How To Fix BE002 - Area currency & used as transaction currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Area currency & used as transaction currency

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a currency in the initial screen.

System Response

The systems uses area currency &V1& as the transaction currency.

How to fix this error?

If you want to work with another currency, maintain the currency field
in the initial screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE002 - Area currency & used as transaction currency ?

  The SAP error message BE002 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the area currency and the transaction currency in a financial document. This error often arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with different currencies in transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The error occurs when the transaction currency used in a document does not match the area currency defined for the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the controlling area or company code regarding currency settings.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the currencies that can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area or company code and verify the area currency settings.
  Ensure that the transaction currency being used is allowed for the area currency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Currency:
  
  If possible, change the transaction currency in the document to match the area currency.
  This can be done during the entry of the document or by adjusting the document after it has been created (if allowed).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check if the document type being used has specific currency restrictions. If so, consider using a different document type that allows the desired currency.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team to investigate further and ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) or OKKP (for controlling area settings) to review and adjust currency settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on currency settings and error messages.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to currency settings or document entries.
  
  By addressing the currency mismatch and ensuring that the configurations are correct, you should be able to resolve the BE002 error in SAP.