How To Fix CACS_US003 - Contract currency of &1 and universal successor &2 are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_US - Universal Successor

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Contract currency of &1 and universal successor &2 are different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_US003 - Contract currency of &1 and universal successor &2 are different ?

  The SAP error message CACS_US003 indicates that there is a mismatch between the contract currency of a contract and its universal successor. This typically occurs in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (SAP CAR) modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A contract (identified by &1) has a specific currency assigned to it.
  The universal successor contract (identified by &2) has a different currency assigned.
  This discrepancy prevents the system from processing the contracts correctly, as the system expects the currencies to match for proper financial calculations and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Currencies:
  
  Review the currencies assigned to both the original contract and the universal successor contract. You can do this by navigating to the contract details in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Align Currencies:
  
  If the currencies are indeed different, you will need to decide which currency should be used. You can either:
  
  Change the currency of the original contract to match the universal successor.
  Change the currency of the universal successor to match the original contract.
  
  
  Note that changing the currency may have implications for financial reporting and historical data, so ensure that this change is appropriate for your business context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to contract management for any specific guidelines on handling currency discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the contracts to ensure that the error is resolved and that the contracts can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue or if the changes required are complex, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for contract management, such as CACS_CONTRACT for viewing contracts.
  Currency Configuration: Ensure that your currency settings in the SAP system are correctly configured, including any exchange rates if applicable.
  Impact on Reporting: Be aware of how changes in contract currencies may affect financial reporting and analytics within your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CACS_US003 error and ensure that your contracts are properly aligned in terms of currency.