How To Fix M7166 - Pipeline mvmt w. foreign currency & (LC: &) currently not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Pipeline mvmt w. foreign currency & (LC: &) currently not possible

What causes this issue?

The cuurency in the pipeline material info record is &V1&. However,
the local currency is &V2&.

System Response

It is currently not possible to post pipeline withdrawals in
foreign currencies.

How to fix this error?

Check the currency defined in the pipeline info record.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7166 - Pipeline mvmt w. foreign currency & (LC: &) currently not possible ?

  The SAP error message M7166, which states "Pipeline mvmt w. foreign currency & (LC: &) currently not possible," typically occurs in the context of materials management and logistics when dealing with pipeline movements involving foreign currencies. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Currency Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to handle foreign currency transactions for pipeline movements. This can happen if the currency settings in the material master or the configuration settings for the company code are not set up correctly.
  
  
  Missing Exchange Rate: If there is no exchange rate defined for the currency pair involved in the transaction, the system will not be able to process the movement.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the pipeline movement may not support foreign currency transactions.
  
  
  Pipeline Configuration: The pipeline configuration in the system may not allow for foreign currency movements, which can be a limitation based on how the pipeline is set up in the system.
  
  
  Valuation Area Settings: The valuation area settings may not be compatible with foreign currency transactions.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currency settings in the material master are correctly configured to allow for foreign currency transactions.
  Verify that the company code settings allow for foreign currency transactions.
  
  
  
  Define Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates for the relevant currency pair are defined. If not, you will need to enter the appropriate exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check the document type used for the pipeline movement. Ensure that it is configured to allow foreign currency transactions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pipeline Configuration:
  
  Review the pipeline configuration settings in the system. If necessary, adjust the settings to allow for foreign currency movements.
  
  
  
  Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Check the valuation area settings to ensure they are compatible with foreign currency transactions. This may involve reviewing the settings in the configuration for materials management.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB08: For maintaining exchange rates.
  MM03: To view material master data.
  OMJ1: For pipeline configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pipeline movements and foreign currency transactions for additional insights.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7166 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.