How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE014 - Projects have different currency types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Projects have different currency types

What causes this issue?

In one planning session, only projects with the same currency type can
be planned. Project &V1& has currency type &v2& whereas project &V3& has
currency type &V4&.

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?

Change the selection and only select projects that have the same
currency type. The currency type of a project is maintained within the
planning profile.
The following currency types are available:
20 (controlling area currency)
10 (object currency)
00 (transaction currency)

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE014 - Projects have different currency types ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE014 indicates that there is a currency mismatch between different projects in a planning scenario. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a financial operation (like planning or budgeting) involving multiple projects that have been set up with different currency types.
  Cause:
  
  Different Currency Types: The projects involved in the transaction are set up with different currency types (e.g., one project may be in USD while another is in EUR).
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the projects regarding currency settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of projects with different currencies during planning activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Project Currency Settings:
  
  Go to the project definitions and verify the currency settings for each project involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that all projects you are trying to plan or budget have the same currency type.
  
  
  
  Convert Currencies:
  
  If you need to work with projects in different currencies, consider converting the amounts to a common currency before performing the operation.
  Use exchange rates to convert the values appropriately.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  If applicable, adjust the planning parameters to ensure that all projects are aligned in terms of currency type.
  This may involve changing the currency type of one or more projects to match.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency types in project planning.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types in SAP: Understand the different currency types in SAP (e.g., company code currency, controlling area currency, and transaction currency).
  Project Configuration: Familiarize yourself with how projects are configured in SAP, especially regarding financial settings.
  Exchange Rate Management: Learn about how to manage exchange rates in SAP if you are dealing with multiple currencies.
  
  By ensuring that all projects involved in your planning activities have consistent currency types, you can avoid this error and proceed with your financial operations smoothly.