How To Fix CJ718 - Currency in requesting company code must be company code currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Currency in requesting company code must be company code currency

What causes this issue?

The currency of the requesting company code is different to the
currency of the WBS elemnt company code.

System Response

Processing is not continued

How to fix this error?

Choose another requesting company code for the PSP-Element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ718 - Currency in requesting company code must be company code currency ?

  The SAP error message CJ718 indicates that there is a mismatch between the currency used in a project or internal order and the currency defined for the requesting company code. This error typically occurs in the context of project management (PS module) or internal orders (CO module) when trying to create or modify a project or order.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The currency of the project or internal order does not match the currency defined for the company code.
  The project or order is being created or modified with a currency that is not the same as the company code currency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CJ718 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Currency:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or OBY1 for older versions) to check the currency settings for the company code.
  Ensure that the currency defined for the company code is the one you intend to use for the project or internal order.
  
  
  
  Check Project/Order Currency:
  
  If you are creating a new project or internal order, ensure that you are using the correct currency that matches the company code currency.
  If you are modifying an existing project or order, check the currency settings in the project or order master data.
  
  
  
  Change Currency in Project/Order:
  
  If necessary, change the currency of the project or internal order to match the company code currency. This can usually be done in the project or order creation screen or through the master data maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Financial Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the currency settings or need to change the company code currency, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to currencies and company codes. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ01 - Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  CJ02 - Change WBS
  KO01 - Create Internal Order
  KO02 - Change Internal Order
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on project management and internal orders, including currency settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to currency settings and error messages.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CJ718 error and ensure that the currency settings are correctly aligned between the project/internal order and the company code.