How To Fix M8468 - In PO &, currency & and exchange rate & are fixed

M8468 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 468

• Message text: In PO &, currency & and exchange rate & are fixed

What causes this issue?

In purchase order &V1&, currency &V2& and exchange rate &V3& were
fixed.
Currency &V4& was entered in the invoice document and differs from the
fixed entries.

System Response

Further processing of the invoice document is only possible if the
fixed currency key matches the currency key entered.

How to fix this error?

If this message appears when processing invoices online, you must
correct the invoice amount and the currency identification code.
To do this, enter currency key &V2&.
You can also delete the currency key in the initial screen. In this
case, the fixed currency key and exchange rate are automatically taken
from the purchase order.
If this message appears when processing invoices in the background, you
must delete the invoice and re-enter it with the correct currency key.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8468 - In PO &, currency & and exchange rate & are fixed ?

  The SAP error message M8468 typically occurs in the context of purchasing and is related to issues with currency and exchange rates in a Purchase Order (PO). The message indicates that the currency and exchange rate for the specified PO are fixed, which means that they cannot be changed or updated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Currency and Exchange Rate: The currency and exchange rate for the PO have been set to fixed values, often due to the settings in the purchasing document or the configuration in the system.
  Document Status: The PO may be in a status that does not allow changes to the currency or exchange rate, such as being released or completed.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may enforce fixed currency and exchange rates for certain types of POs or under specific conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PO Status: Verify the status of the Purchase Order. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you