How To Fix FMEFSE012 - Currency of all items must be the same as the transaction currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEFSE - Messages for Funds Commitment Document service enabling

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Currency of all items must be the same as the transaction currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEFSE012 - Currency of all items must be the same as the transaction currency ?

  The SAP error message FMEFSE012 indicates that there is a mismatch between the currency of the line items in a financial transaction and the transaction currency itself. This error typically occurs in financial documents such as invoices, payments, or journal entries where multiple line items are involved.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different Currencies: The line items in the transaction are in different currencies, while the transaction is expected to be in a single currency.
  Currency Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the currencies are not set up correctly for the transaction type.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have inadvertently entered line items with different currencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Line Item Currencies:
  
  Review all line items in the transaction to ensure they are all in the same currency.
  If there are discrepancies, convert the line items to match the transaction currency or adjust the transaction currency to match the line items.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Currency:
  
  If the transaction currency is incorrect, you may need to change it to match the currencies of the line items.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP for the relevant transaction type to ensure that currency settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the currency types (e.g., document currency, local currency) are set up properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related issues in financial transactions.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training to users on how to correctly enter transactions with multiple line items to avoid currency mismatches.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB60 for vendor invoices, FB70 for customer invoices) where this error might occur.
  Currency Types: Understand the different currency types used in SAP (e.g., document currency, local currency, and group currency) and how they interact.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to currency handling and error messages for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.