How To Fix J2718 - &4 Field '&' (&) must be initial or equal to issue currency (&)

J2718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 718

• Message text: &4 Field '&' (&) must be initial or equal to issue currency (&)

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J2718 - Details

• The SAP error message J2718 indicates that there is an issue with the currency settings in a transaction or document. Specifically, the error message states that a certain field must either be empty (initial) or must match the issue currency specified in the message.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when dealing with invoices, payments, or other financial documents. The specific causes can include:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The value entered in the specified field does not match the expected currency (issue currency).
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured incorrectly, leading to discrepancies in currency handling.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered a value in a field that should be left blank or entered a value in a currency that does not match the issue currency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J2718 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Fields: Review the fields in the transaction or document