How To Fix EIP008 - The system did not find the purchase order currency for supplier &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIP - Foreign Trade: Messages for Log Printout

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The system did not find the purchase order currency for supplier &1.

What causes this issue?

The system did not find the currency used in the purchase orders to the
supplier with supplier number &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the purchase order currency for supplier &V1& in the supplier
master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP008 - The system did not find the purchase order currency for supplier &1. ?

  The SAP error message EIP008 indicates that the system could not find the purchase order currency for a specified supplier. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when creating or processing purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Information: The supplier master data may not have the currency information maintained. This can happen if the currency is not set up for the supplier in the vendor master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing organization or company code may not be correctly configured to handle the currency for the supplier.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the vendor master and the purchase order, such as changes in currency settings that have not been updated in all relevant areas.
  Inactive or Incorrect Vendor: The vendor may be inactive or incorrectly set up, leading to issues in retrieving the necessary currency information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify that the currency is correctly maintained in the purchasing data section for the relevant purchasing organization.
  If the currency is missing, you can update it using transaction code XK02 or MK02.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly configured to handle the currency for the supplier.
  Check the settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) under the purchasing area.
  
  
  
  Update Purchase Order:
  
  If the purchase order has already been created, check if it is referencing the correct vendor and purchasing organization.
  If necessary, create a new purchase order after ensuring that the vendor master data is correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run reports or use transaction codes like ME2N to check for any inconsistencies in purchase orders related to the vendor.
  Ensure that all relevant data is synchronized and consistent across the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are underlying configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  MK03 - Display Material Vendor
  MK02 - Change Material Vendor
  ME2N - Purchase Orders by PO Number
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to vendor master data and purchasing processes for more detailed guidance on maintaining vendor information.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EIP008 error and ensure that the purchase order currency for the supplier is correctly set up in the system.