How To Fix IHC400 - Do not assign an amount if you do not enter a currency

IHC400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Do not assign an amount if you do not enter a currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC400 - Do not assign an amount if you do not enter a currency ?

  The SAP error message IHC400 ("Do not assign an amount if you do not enter a currency") typically occurs in the context of the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module when a transaction is being processed without a specified currency for the amount being entered. This error is designed to ensure that all financial transactions are clearly defined in terms of currency, which is essential for accurate financial reporting and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An amount is entered in a transaction (such as an intercompany invoice or payment) without specifying the corresponding currency.
  The system requires both an amount and a currency to process the transaction correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IHC400 error, you should:
  
  Check the Transaction Entry: Ensure that when you are entering an amount, you also specify the currency. This can usually be done in the same screen where you enter the amount.
  Review Configuration Settings: If you are consistently encountering this error,