How To Fix FMFG_MM01017 - Cannot change currency & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_MM01 - Message id for Multi funding

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Cannot change currency & & &

What causes this issue?

Purchase requisition (PR) - You are attempting to change the currency in
a fund-related item at item level after the document has already been
posted.
Purchase order (PO) - You are attempting to change the currency in a
fund-related PO at the header level after the document has already been
posted.

System Response

PR - You cannot change the currency in a fund-related PR item which has
already been posted.
PO - You cannot change the currency in a fund-related PO at header level
once the PO has been saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the currency back to the original currency.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_MM01017 - Cannot change currency & & & ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_MM01017, which states "Cannot change currency & & &," typically occurs in the context of financial management and materials management when there is an attempt to change the currency of a document or transaction that is not allowed due to certain constraints.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Lock: The currency for a financial document (like a purchase order, invoice, etc.) is often locked once it has been created. This prevents changes to ensure data integrity.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being posted or completed.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict currency changes for certain types of documents or transactions.
  Cross-Document Dependencies: If the document is linked to other documents (like a purchase order linked to an invoice), changing the currency may not be allowed due to dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document. If it is posted or completed, you may need to reverse or cancel the document before making changes.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to currency changes. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for currency changes in specific scenarios.
  Use Correct Transaction: Ensure you are using the correct transaction code for the operation you are trying to perform. Some transactions may not allow currency changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling currency changes in the context of the document type you are working with.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the process, such as ME22N (Change Purchase Order), FB02 (Change Document), etc.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.