How To Fix KE477 - Line item & canceled even though currency type & is inactive

KE477 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Line item & canceled even though currency type & is inactive

What causes this issue?

You tried to cancel the line item with the docuemnt number &v1&. This
line item has the currency type "&v2&", which is not active in
operating concern &v3&.
Most likely, this currency type was active in your system when the line
item was posted.

System Response

The line item is still canceled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE477 - Line item & canceled even though currency type & is inactive ?

  The SAP error message KE477 indicates that a line item has been canceled even though the currency type is inactive. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and can be related to various issues in the configuration or data entry processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Currency Type: The error suggests that the currency type being used for the line item is inactive. In SAP, currency types can be set to active or inactive, and if a currency type is inactive, it cannot be used for transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the currency settings that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or attempts to post transactions using an inactive currency type can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the controlling area settings and check the currency types.
  Ensure that the currency