How To Fix FCO221 - Differing currency units from valuated quantity structure: document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO - Messages for Failure Cost Processing FCO

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Differing currency units from valuated quantity structure: document &1

What causes this issue?

Due to inconsistencies in the currency units of the controlling area
currency or company code currency in the document, the document cannot
be valuated.

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?

Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO221 - Differing currency units from valuated quantity structure: document &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCO221 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the currency units used in a financial document, specifically related to the valuated quantity structure. This error typically arises in scenarios involving inventory management, material valuation, or financial postings where different currency units are being used for the same transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The error usually occurs when the document being processed has a different currency than what is expected based on the configuration or the previous postings.
  Valuated Quantity Structure: The valuated quantity structure may have been set up with different currencies for different components, leading to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master, where the currency settings for the valuation area do not match the currency of the document being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or incorrect data uploads can lead to discrepancies in currency units.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Currency: Review the document that triggered the error to ensure that the currency matches the expected currency for the transaction.
  Review Material Master Settings: Go to the material master record and check the currency settings in the accounting view. Ensure that the currency used for valuation matches the currency of the document.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the currency settings are consistent across all relevant areas (e.g., valuation area, company code).
  Repost Transactions: If the error is due to a previous posting, you may need to reverse and repost the transaction with the correct currency settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to currency settings and valuated quantity structures for more detailed guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MB51 (Material Document List), or FB03 (Display Document) to investigate the documents and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect currency handling in your implementation.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FCO221 error and implement a solution to resolve it.