How To Fix FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS204 - Currency is invalid for material &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from Business Layer

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Currency is invalid for material &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS204 - Currency is invalid for material &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message "FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS204 Currency is invalid for material &1 (&2)" typically indicates that there is an issue with the currency settings for a specific material in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of a financial transaction, when creating or changing a material master record, or when processing invoices.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency Configuration: The currency assigned to the material may not be valid for the company code or the purchasing organization.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the correct currency settings or may be missing currency information.
  Currency Type Mismatch: The currency type used in the transaction may not match the currency type defined for the material.
  Inactive Currency: The currency may have been deactivated in the system or is not allowed for the specific transaction type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the currency settings under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Accounting).
  Ensure that the currency is correctly assigned and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings to ensure that the currency used for the material is valid for that company code.
  You can do this by navigating to the company code configuration in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currency is active and allowed for the relevant transaction types. This can be checked in the configuration settings for currencies in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Currency:
  
  If the error occurs during a transaction, verify that the currency used in the transaction matches the currency defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be specific configurations or customizations in your system that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OB22: Configure Currencies
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and currency settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.