How To Fix K-221 - Currency &1 not is not the same as the currency of the position

K-221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K- -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Currency &1 not is not the same as the currency of the position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K-221 - Currency &1 not is not the same as the currency of the position ?

  The SAP error message K-221 indicates that there is a mismatch between the currency of a transaction and the currency of the position (or cost center, internal order, etc.) in the system. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules when trying to post a transaction that involves different currencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The most common cause is that the currency of the document you are trying to post does not match the currency of the cost center, internal order, or other relevant master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system regarding currency settings for the controlling area, company code, or other relevant entities.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center or internal order may not be set up correctly, leading to a currency mismatch.
  Transaction Currency: The transaction you are trying to post may be in a different currency than what