How To Fix M8396 - Different local currencies & &

M8396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Different local currencies & &

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M8396 - Details

• The SAP error message M8396, which states "Different local currencies & &," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory valuation. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the local currencies used in the transaction or master data, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and inventory valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The error usually arises when there are transactions involving materials or goods that are recorded in different local currencies. For example, if a material is defined in one currency and a transaction is attempted in another currency, this error can occur.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may have been set up with a different local currency than what is being used in the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the currency settings of the company code or the materials involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the