How To Fix G5601 - Please enter currency type

G5601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Please enter currency type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5601 - Please enter currency type ?

  The SAP error message G5601, which states "Please enter currency type," typically occurs when a currency type is required in a transaction or document but has not been provided. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, creating purchase orders, or entering invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Type: The most common cause is that the currency type field is left blank. This field is essential for SAP to understand which currency is being used for the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency settings in the system, such as missing definitions for currency types.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the currency type due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Currency Type: The immediate solution is to ensure that the currency type is entered in the relevant field. This can usually be done by:
  
  Checking the document or