How To Fix LR268 - Currency not permitted with activity allocation

LR268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Currency not permitted with activity allocation

What causes this issue?

You have entered a currency with an activity allocation (purchase
order, PO item, service number). However, this is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the currency.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR268 - Currency not permitted with activity allocation ?

  The SAP error message LR268 ("Currency not permitted with activity allocation") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the currency settings in the activity allocation and the currency settings in the controlling area or the master data involved in the transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency used in the activity allocation does not match the currency settings of the controlling area or the master data (like cost centers or internal orders).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for currencies in the controlling area or the activity type may not allow the specified currency.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the cost centers, internal orders, or activity types may not be set up to accept the currency being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Go to the controlling area configuration and verify the currency settings. Ensure that the currency used in the activity allocation is permitted