How To Fix K-571 - Specify a currency for the amount of the upper or lower limit

K-571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K- -

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Specify a currency for the amount of the upper or lower limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K-571 - Specify a currency for the amount of the upper or lower limit ?

  The SAP error message K-571, which states "Specify a currency for the amount of the upper or lower limit," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial (FI) modules when you are trying to set limits for cost centers, internal orders, or other financial objects that require currency specifications.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to enter an upper or lower limit for a financial object (like a cost center or internal order) without specifying the currency in which that limit is defined. SAP requires that any monetary amounts be associated with a specific currency to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you specify a currency when entering the upper or lower limit. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction: Go to the transaction where you are trying to set the limits (e.g., transaction code KP26 for