How To Fix /BOFU/DEMO012 - Currency of Buying Price is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/DEMO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Currency of Buying Price is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/DEMO012 - Currency of Buying Price is not specified ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/DEMO012 Currency of Buying Price is not specified typically indicates that there is an issue with the currency settings for a buying price in a specific transaction or configuration. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of purchasing documents, material master records, or pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Information: The buying price for a material or service is not associated with a currency. This can happen if the currency field is left blank during data entry.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the currency for the buying price, especially if there are custom developments or specific settings in the purchasing module.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary currency information filled in, particularly in the purchasing view.
  Pricing Conditions: If you are using condition records for pricing, the currency may not be specified in the condition type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03) and ensure that the purchasing view has the currency specified for the buying price.
  If the currency is missing, update the record with the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  If you are using condition records, check the relevant condition types (transaction code VK11 or VK12) to ensure that the currency is specified for the buying price conditions.
  Create or update the condition records as necessary.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the purchasing module (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined.
  Check if there are any custom developments that might affect currency handling.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (like creating a purchase order), ensure that all required fields, including currency, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support resources for further guidance on the specific error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, VK11, VK12, and SPRO for material master and pricing condition management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and pricing conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the unspecified currency of the buying price in SAP.