How To Fix BP424 - Values in a different currency have already been entered

BP424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Values in a different currency have already been entered

What causes this issue?

When you go into planning, a transaction currency is automatically
determined for each object which concerns either the controlling area
currency or the object currency. Plan values were entered for at least
one object in a currency different to the transaction currency.

System Response

Processing is carried out as normal.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP424 - Values in a different currency have already been entered ?

  The SAP error message BP424 ("Values in a different currency have already been entered") typically occurs when you are trying to enter or modify a business partner (BP) record, and there is a mismatch in the currency used for the transaction or data entry. This error is common in scenarios where multiple currencies are involved, such as in financial transactions or when dealing with international business partners.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the system has already recorded values in a different currency for the same business partner. For example, if you are trying to enter a value in USD but the existing values are in EUR, the system will raise this error.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: The currency settings in the business partner master data may not align with the currency used in the transaction or document you are trying to create or modify.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, manual