How To Fix IHC063 - Invalid amount &1 or currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Invalid amount &1 or currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC063 - Invalid amount &1 or currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message IHC063, which states "Invalid amount &1 or currency &2," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the amount or currency being processed in a transaction, which does not meet the expected criteria.
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Amount: The amount specified in the transaction may not be valid. This could be due to:
  
  The amount being zero or negative when it should be positive.
  The amount exceeding the allowed limits set in the system.
  
  
  
  Invalid Currency: The currency specified may not be recognized or may not be valid for the transaction. This could be due to:
  
  The currency not being configured in the system.
  The currency not being allowed for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IHC settings, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect settings for currency conversion.
  Incorrectly defined currency types in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this message, such as typos in the amount or currency fields.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Amount and Currency:
  
  Verify that the amount entered is valid (i.e., it should be a positive number and within acceptable limits).
  Ensure that the currency code is correct and matches the expected format (e.g., ISO currency codes).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the IHC module to ensure that the currencies and amounts are properly defined.
  Ensure that the currency conversion settings are correctly configured if applicable.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being entered to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  If the data is being imported or transferred from another system, ensure that the data mapping is correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the IHC module and the handling of amounts and currencies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the IHC module that may help in troubleshooting (e.g., IHC configuration transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the IHC063 error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IHC063 error message in SAP.