CVIV_VAL027 - Purchasing org &1: Enter the order currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_VAL - Supplier (vendor) validations

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Purchasing org &1: Enter the order currency

What causes this issue?

You have entered at least one currency amount in the purchasing data:
Absolute surcharge (Absolute handling surcharge) (LFM1-HSCABS), Minimum
HSC (Minimum handling surcharge) (LFM1-HSCMIN) or Max. HSC (Maximum
handling surcharge) (LFM1-HSCMAX). Therefore<(>,<)> you also need to
specify the Order currency.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Option 1: Enter the Order currency (LFM1-WAERS). In transaction BP you
can find it on the tab Purchasing Data in the section Conditions.
Option 2: Delete all three currency amounts. In transaction BP you can
find them on the tab Purchasing Data in the section Additional
Purchasing Data (do not confuse this with the tab with the same name).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_VAL027 - Purchasing org &1: Enter the order currency ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_VAL027 indicates that there is an issue with the order currency in the context of a purchasing organization. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a purchase order without specifying a currency, which is required for the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The order currency is not specified in the purchase order.
  The currency field is left blank or is incorrectly filled.
  There may be configuration issues in the purchasing organization settings that do not allow for a default currency to be set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CVIV_VAL027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order:
  
  Open the purchase order in question and ensure that the currency field is filled in correctly. The currency should be a valid currency code (e.g., USD, EUR).
  
  
  
  Set Default Currency:
  
  If you are frequently encountering this error, consider setting a default currency for the purchasing organization. This can be done in the configuration settings:
  
  Navigate to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Set Up Purchase Order.
  Ensure that the default currency is defined for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the currency is correctly maintained. The currency defined for the vendor should match the currency you intend to use in the purchase order.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user creating the purchase order has the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the currency field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to check and modify the purchase order details.
  Currency Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the currency settings in SAP, including how to manage multiple currencies and exchange rates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVIV_VAL027 error and successfully process your purchase orders.