How To Fix E8013 - Currency in contract account &1 (BP &2) cannot be changed (contract &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E8 - IS-U account

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Currency in contract account &1 (BP &2) cannot be changed (contract &3)

What causes this issue?

A contract from contract accounts receivable and payable has already
been billed.
Therefore only certain changes to the company code and transactioner
currency are permitted.aubt.
See the documentation for the <LS>transaction currency</> field. Note
that when you change the company code, the house currrency can also
change.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E8013 - Currency in contract account &1 (BP &2) cannot be changed (contract &3) ?

  The SAP error message E8013 indicates that there is an issue with changing the currency in a contract account. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with Business Partners (BP) and contract accounts.
  Cause:
  The error message E8013 is triggered when there is an attempt to change the currency of a contract account that is already in use or has been posted to. The currency of a contract account is usually set at the time of its creation and cannot be changed afterward due to the implications it has on financial reporting and transaction integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract Account: Verify if there are any open items or transactions associated with the contract account. If there are, you will need to clear these items before attempting to change the currency.
  
  
  Create a New Contract Account: If changing the currency is necessary, the recommended approach is to create a new contract account with the desired currency. You can then transfer the relevant data and transactions from the old account to the new one.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling contract accounts and currency changes.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to contract accounts. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place that prevent changes.
  
  
  Custom Development: If your business process requires frequent changes to contract account currencies, consider discussing with your SAP development team about potential custom solutions or enhancements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FP03 (Display Contract Account), FP01 (Create Contract Account), and FP02 (Change Contract Account).
  Business Partner (BP): Understand the relationship between Business Partners and contract accounts, as changes in one may affect the other.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the E8013 error effectively. If the problem persists, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.