How To Fix FARR_INB_MAIN016 - Local currency is mandatory for Fulfillment cost for condition type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_INB_MAIN - Messages for Inbound Processing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Local currency is mandatory for Fulfillment cost for condition type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_INB_MAIN016 - Local currency is mandatory for Fulfillment cost for condition type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_INB_MAIN016 indicates that a local currency is mandatory for the fulfillment cost associated with a specific condition type in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of Financial Accounting and Controlling (FICO) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  A condition type (e.g., pricing condition) is set up in a way that requires a local currency value, but the system does not have this value populated.
  The configuration for the condition type may not be set correctly to allow for local currency entries.
  The transaction or document being processed does not have the necessary currency information filled in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the condition type in question (transaction code: V/06 for pricing conditions).
  Ensure that the condition type is set up to allow local currency entries. Check the settings for currency and ensure that local currency is marked as mandatory if required.
  
  
  
  Review Document Entries:
  
  Check the document or transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all necessary fields, especially those related to currency, are filled out correctly.
  If you are working with a sales order, invoice, or similar document, verify that the local currency is specified in the relevant sections.
  
  
  
  Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the local currency is defined in the company code settings (transaction code: OBY6).
  Check if the currency settings in the master data (e.g., customer or vendor master records) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  OBY6: Company Code Global Settings
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on condition types and currency settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.