How To Fix CN761 - Enter currency. Cannot execute unit costing

CN761 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Enter currency. Cannot execute unit costing

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CN761 - Details

• The SAP error message CN761: "Enter currency. Cannot execute unit costing" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and project system (PS) modules when you are trying to execute unit costing for a project or order, but the currency information is missing or not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Information: The currency field is not filled in the relevant master data (e.g., project definition, work breakdown structure (WBS) element, or internal order).
  
  Configuration Issues: The currency settings in the controlling area or project definition may not be correctly configured.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have overlooked entering the currency in the transaction or master data.
  Currency Type: The currency type being used may not be defined or may not match the expected currency type for the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant project or order and ensure that the currency field is filled in. This can be done by navigating to the project