How To Fix /CEECV/BEFI011 - Currency EUR is mandatory; company code &1 is set to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CEECV/BEFI -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Currency EUR is mandatory; company code &1 is set to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CEECV/BEFI011 - Currency EUR is mandatory; company code &1 is set to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CEECV/BEFI011 Currency EUR is mandatory; company code &1 is set to &2 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where a specific currency is required, but the system has detected that the currency is either missing or incorrectly set.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Assignment: The company code specified in the error message requires transactions to be conducted in EUR (Euros), but the currency field is either blank or set to a different currency.
  Configuration Settings: The company code may be configured to only allow transactions in EUR, and if a different currency is being used, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Error: During the transaction entry, the user may have inadvertently left the currency field blank or entered an incorrect currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Data: Review the transaction or document that triggered the error. Ensure that the currency field is populated with EUR.
  Company Code Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set to require EUR as the mandatory currency.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  Correct the Currency: If the currency is set incorrectly, change it to EUR and re-attempt the transaction.
  User Training: If this error is frequent, consider providing training to users on the importance of entering the correct currency in financial transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 to check company code settings or FS00 to check G/L account settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on currency settings and company code configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that transactions are processed correctly in the required currency.