How To Fix EK235 - Document & may only contain the currency &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Document & may only contain the currency &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK235 - Document & may only contain the currency & ?

  The SAP error message EK235 typically indicates that there is a currency mismatch in a document, such as a purchase order or invoice. The message suggests that the document is expected to contain a specific currency, but it does not match the currency that is allowed or expected in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The document is created with a currency that is not allowed for the transaction or does not match the currency defined in the master data (e.g., vendor master, material master).
  Configuration Issues: The currency settings in the configuration may not be aligned with the document type or the company code settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of the currency in the document may have been incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Currency: Verify the currency used in the document. Ensure that it matches the currency defined in the relevant master data (vendor, customer, etc.).
  Review Master Data: Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the correct currency is set up. If necessary, update the master data to reflect the correct currency.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in SAP for the company code and document type to ensure that the allowed currencies are correctly defined.
  Recreate Document: If the document was created with the wrong currency, you may need to delete it and recreate it with the correct currency.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or MIRO (Invoice Verification) to check and modify the documents.
  Currency Configuration: The currency settings can be found in the SAP configuration under the following paths:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies
  SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Order Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency handling in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EK235 error and ensure that your documents are processed correctly in SAP.