How To Fix M8435 - Enter the document currency or an allocation with PO reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 435

• Message text: Enter the document currency or an allocation with PO reference

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invoicing party on the tab page <LS>Detail </> but
no document currency. You want to post to a G/L or material account.

System Response

The system cannot determine a document currency.

How to fix this error?

If you want to post an invoice without purchase order reference directly
to a G/L account or a material account, enter the document currency in
the header area on the tab page <LS>Basic data</>.
Choose the tab page <LS>G/L account</> or <LS>Material</> and enter data
as required.

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

<ZH>Note</>, that when you enter an invoice for a supplier (without
reference to a PO) the payment conditions are not copied from the
supplier master record. If you have agreed payment conditions with the
supplier, you have to enter these manually:
Enter the invoicing party and choose <LS>Continue</>. The system
displays the supplier data.
You can go directly to the supplier master from the supplier data to
display required information, for example, whether a payment block is
defined for an invoicing party.
If you want to post an invoice with purchase order reference and also
make postings to a G/L account or material account, enter a purchase
order reference in the allocation area. The system determines the
document currency and the payment conditions from the purchase order.
Choose the tab page <LS>G/L account</> or <LS>Material</> and enter data
as required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8435 - Enter the document currency or an allocation with PO reference ?

  The SAP error message M8435 ("Enter the document currency or an allocation with PO reference") typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when a user is trying to post a document (like a goods receipt or invoice) without providing the necessary currency information or a reference to a purchase order (PO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Currency: The system requires a document currency to be specified for the transaction, and it is not provided.
  Missing PO Reference: If the transaction is meant to be linked to a purchase order, the system expects a valid PO reference, which is not provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain fields to be filled out for specific transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Document Currency: Ensure that you enter the document currency in the relevant field when posting the transaction. This is usually a mandatory field.
  Provide PO Reference: If the transaction is related to a purchase order, make sure to enter the correct PO number in the designated field.
  Check Configuration: If you believe you are entering the correct information and still receiving the error, check with your SAP administrator or consultant to ensure that the system configuration is set up correctly for the transaction type you are trying to execute.
  Review Transaction Type: Make sure that the transaction you are trying to perform is appropriate for the context (e.g., if it requires a PO reference, ensure that you are indeed processing a transaction that should be linked to a PO).
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to goods movements, invoice verification, etc. Common transaction codes include MIGO (Goods Movement) and MIRO (Invoice Verification).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation or training materials for guidance on the specific transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the transaction is being processed in the right context, you should be able to resolve the M8435 error.