How To Fix FIN_EDI046 - Item currency &1 is not equal to the header currency &2

FIN_EDI046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_EDI - Messages for the EDI interface in FIN

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Item currency &1 is not equal to the header currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_EDI046 - Item currency &1 is not equal to the header currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_EDI046 indicates a mismatch between the item currency and the header currency in a financial document, such as an invoice or a payment. This error typically arises in scenarios involving electronic data interchange (EDI) or when processing financial transactions that involve multiple currencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The item currency (the currency used for individual line items) does not match the header currency (the currency used for the overall document).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system regarding currency settings for the document type or transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the currency for line items is incorrectly specified.
  Integration Issues: Problems arising from data being transferred from another system where currency settings may differ.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings for both the header and item levels in the document. Ensure that they are consistent.
  Adjust Document: If the document is already created, you may need to adjust the line