How To Fix KM428 - The currency was taken from currency type &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 428

• Message text: The currency was taken from currency type &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM428 - The currency was taken from currency type &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message KM428 indicates that there is an issue related to currency types in a transaction or configuration. Specifically, it suggests that the currency being used in a particular context (like a transaction or report) is being derived from a specific currency type, which may not be appropriate for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Mismatch: The currency type being used may not match the expected currency type for the transaction. For example, if a transaction expects a local currency but is receiving a document currency, this error may occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of currency types in the system. This could involve incorrect settings in the controlling area or company code.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the relevant financial objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be set up correctly, leading to the system pulling the wrong currency type.
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