How To Fix BP673 - Object currencies in the hierarchy branch of WBS element & not the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Object currencies in the hierarchy branch of WBS element & not the same

What causes this issue?

In the budget profile of project &V2&, you have set the availability
control indicator in the object currency.

System Response

The availability control in the object currency is only possible if all
objects of a budgeting hierarchy have the same object currency.

How to fix this error?

Check the setting in the budget profile and adjust the object
currencies of the affected objects if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP673 - Object currencies in the hierarchy branch of WBS element & not the same ?

  The SAP error message BP673 indicates that there is a mismatch in the object currencies within the hierarchy branch of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like posting costs or creating a budget) that requires consistency in currency across the WBS elements and their associated transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The WBS elements in the hierarchy have different currencies assigned to them. For example, one WBS element might be in USD while another is in EUR.
  Inconsistent Settings: The currency settings in the project definition or the individual WBS elements may not be aligned.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the WBS elements may not have been set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Go to the project definition and check the currency settings. Ensure that all WBS elements under the same project definition have the same currency.
  You can do this by navigating to the WBS element in the SAP GUI and checking the "Currency" field.
  
  
  
  Adjust WBS Elements:
  
  If you find that there are WBS elements with different currencies, you may need to adjust them to ensure they all use the same currency. This may involve changing the currency of some WBS elements or creating new ones with the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy of the WBS elements is correctly structured and that all elements are aligned in terms of currency.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) to review and edit the WBS elements and their currencies.
  You can also use CJ03 (Display WBS) to check the details of individual WBS elements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency settings in WBS elements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Project System Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Project System (PS) module in SAP to ensure that currency settings are correctly defined.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to WBS elements and their currencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP673 error and ensure that all WBS elements in the hierarchy have consistent object currencies.