How To Fix /BOFU/DEMO014 - Currency of Buying Price &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/DEMO -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Currency of Buying Price &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/DEMO014 - Currency of Buying Price &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/DEMO014 Currency of Buying Price &1 is invalid typically indicates that there is an issue with the currency configuration for a buying price in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of purchasing documents, material master records, or pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code specified for the buying price is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or the currency not being defined in the system.
  Currency Not Active: The currency might not be active in the system or not set up properly in the relevant configuration.
  Missing Exchange Rate: If the buying price is in a foreign currency, there may be no exchange rate defined for the conversion to the local currency.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to currencies in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code used for the buying price is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB08 (for exchange rates) or OB22 (for currency settings).
  Activate Currency: If the currency is not active, you may need to activate it in the system. This can be done through the configuration settings.
  Define Exchange Rates: If the buying price is in a foreign currency, ensure that the exchange rates are defined and valid. You can do this in the transaction code OB08.
  Review Material Master: If the error occurs while working with a material, check the material master record to ensure that the currency settings are correct. You can do this using transaction code MM03.
  Check Pricing Conditions: If the error is related to pricing conditions, review the condition records in the pricing procedure to ensure that the currency is correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 - Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB22 - Define Currencies
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  VK11 - Create Condition Records
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to currency settings or material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid currency of the buying price in SAP.