How To Fix HRPAYDEPF151 - Currency entered is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Currency entered is not valid

What causes this issue?

In accordance with T500W, currency &V2& is not permitted for country
&V1&

System Response

You can not start the evaluation with this currency

How to fix this error?

Enter a different 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 HRPAYDEPF151 - Currency entered is not valid ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF151, which states "Currency entered is not valid," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with financial transactions in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that the currency code entered in a transaction or configuration is not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered may not exist in the system or may be misspelled.
  Currency Not Active: The currency might not be active in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to currencies in the SAP system.
  Master Data Issues: The employee or organizational unit may have incorrect or incomplete master data related to currency settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Code:
  
  Verify that the currency code entered is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or TCURC (Currency Codes).
  
  
  
  Activate Currency:
  
  If the currency is not active, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the configuration settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Define Currency Types.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly to handle the currency in question. This includes checking the payroll area settings and any related infotypes.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the employee or organizational unit to ensure that the currency settings are correct. This includes checking infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on currency settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08, SPRO, and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Currency Configuration: Understanding how currencies are configured in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter or modify currency-related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDEPF151 error message in SAP.