How To Fix LM157 - Limit currency transfer: &1 <> Derivation: &2

LM157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Limit currency transfer: &1 <> Derivation: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM157 - Limit currency transfer: &1 <> Derivation: &2 ?

  The SAP error message LM157, which states "Limit currency transfer: &1 <> Derivation: &2," typically occurs in the context of limit management in SAP, particularly when dealing with currency conversions or limit checks in financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the currency of the limit defined in the system and the currency being used in the transaction. Specifically, the error indicates that the currency of the limit (represented by &1) does not match the currency derived from the transaction or the relevant master data (represented by &2). This can happen due to:
  
  Currency 
  Configuration Issues: The limit may be set in a different currency than what is being used in the transaction.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: The master data for the customer, vendor, or other entities may have different currency settings.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may have been entered with an incorrect currency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you