How To Fix CMCB_MSG157 - Specify both the request amount and the currency

CMCB_MSG157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Specify both the request amount and the currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG157 - Specify both the request amount and the currency ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG157, which states "Specify both the request amount and the currency," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or requests where both an amount and a currency need to be specified for the system to process the request correctly.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to create or process a transaction that requires both a monetary amount and a currency code, but one or both of these fields are left blank. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Creating a purchase order or invoice without entering the amount or currency.
  Submitting a request for payment or reimbursement without specifying the necessary details.
  Data entry errors where the fields are inadvertently skipped.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the request amount and the currency fields are filled in correctly. 
  
  The amount should be a valid numerical value.
  The currency should be a valid currency