How To Fix F7140 - Acct & in comp.code & does not have the header acct's currency


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

  • Message number: 140

  • Message text: Acct & in comp.code & does not have the header acct's currency

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to carry out cash pooling. To do this, all accounts involved
    must have the same currency. You have, however, specified an account
    whose currency is not the same as the header account's
    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?

    Delete those accounts from the selection which are not managed in the
    header account's currency.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7140 - Acct & in comp.code & does not have the header acct's currency ?

    The SAP error message F7140 indicates that there is a mismatch between the currency of the account being used in a financial transaction and the currency of the header account in the specified company code. This typically occurs during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries, where the currency of the line item accounts does not match the currency of the header account.

    Cause:

    1. Currency Mismatch: The account specified in the line item has a different currency than the header account (which is usually the company code currency).
    2. Account Configuration: The account may be configured to allow only specific currencies, and the transaction is attempting to use a currency that is not allowed.
    3. Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have restrictions on currency usage.
    4. Company Code Settings: The company code may have specific settings that restrict the use of certain currencies for certain accounts.

    Solution:

    1. Check Account Currency: Verify the currency settings for the account in question. Ensure that the account is set up to allow the currency being used in the transaction.

      • Go to the account master data (transaction code FS00) and check the currency settings.
    2. Adjust Transaction Currency: If the account is correct, ensure that the transaction is being posted in the correct currency. You may need to change the currency of the transaction to match the header account's currency.

    3. Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows the currency of the account being posted.

    4. Consult Company Code Settings: Review the company code settings to ensure that there are no restrictions on the currencies that can be used for the accounts in question.

    5. Use a Different Account: If the account cannot be changed to allow the currency, consider using a different account that is compatible with the currency of the transaction.

    6. Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • FS00: Display/Change G/L Account Master Data
      • FB50: Enter G/L Account Document
      • OBY6: Company Code Global Settings
    • Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and currency settings for more detailed guidance on account configuration and currency management.
    • User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting currency handling in your system.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the F7140 error in SAP.

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