How To Fix KH338 - Different currencies or quantities are added together in element & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Different currencies or quantities are added together in element & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH338 - Different currencies or quantities are added together in element & & ?

  The SAP error message KH338 indicates that there is an issue with the addition of different currencies or quantities in a specific element of a transaction or report. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other financial elements where amounts in different currencies or units are being aggregated.
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Currencies: The error often arises when you attempt to sum amounts that are in different currencies without proper conversion. For example, if you have costs in both USD and EUR and you try to add them together without converting one to the other, SAP will throw this error.
  
  
  Different Units of Measure: Similarly, if you are trying to add quantities that are measured in different units (e.g., kilograms and pounds), SAP will not allow this operation.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for the mixing of currencies or units in certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Currency Conversion: Ensure that all amounts are in the same currency before performing the addition. You can use the currency conversion functionality in SAP to convert amounts to a common currency.
  
  
  Unit of Measure Conversion: If the issue is related to different units of measure, convert all quantities to the same unit before performing the addition.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system related to currencies and units of measure. Ensure that the settings allow for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Data Entry: Double-check the data entry for any discrepancies in currency or unit of measure. Ensure that all entries are consistent and correct.
  
  
  Use of Exchange Rates: If applicable, ensure that the correct exchange rates are being used for currency conversion. This can often be set up in the system's configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check specific transaction codes related to cost accounting, such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items) to see where the error is occurring.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on handling currencies and units of measure in financial transactions.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue and proceed with your transaction or reporting in SAP.