How To Fix BK197 - Currency entered without price

BK197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Currency entered without price

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK197 - Currency entered without price ?

  The SAP error message BK197 ("Currency entered without price") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with currency amounts that require a corresponding price or exchange rate. This error indicates that a currency amount has been entered, but the system does not have a price or exchange rate associated with that currency, which is necessary for processing the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price/Exchange Rate: The most common cause is that the transaction involves a currency that does not have a defined price or exchange rate in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for currency conversion or pricing may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as entering a currency amount without specifying the price or exchange rate.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like material master, vendor master, etc.) may not have the necessary pricing information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: