How To Fix M8797 - Currency &1 in document &2 different to entered currency


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

  • Message number: 797

  • Message text: Currency &1 in document &2 different to entered currency

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  • What causes this issue?

    Document &V2& comes from SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM).
    The currency agreed in TM document &V2& is &V1&. You entered a different
    currency.

    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?

    Check your entries.
    If you delete your entries and choose "Enter", the system takes the
    currency &V1& from the TM document.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    By default, this message is set as a warning. You can set the system
    message as an error (<LB>E</>) in Customizing for <LS>Logistics Invoice
    Verification</> under <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMROMRM>Define Attributes of
    System Messages</>.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8797 - Currency &1 in document &2 different to entered currency ?
    The SAP error message M8797 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the currency specified in a document and the currency that is expected or entered in the system. This error typically arises in the context of material management or financial transactions where currency consistency is crucial.
    
    Cause: Currency Mismatch: The currency in the document (e.g., purchase order, invoice) does not match the currency defined in the master data (e.g., vendor master, material master).
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the currency settings of the document. Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered the wrong currency when creating or processing the document. Exchange Rate Issues: If the document involves currency conversion, there may be issues with the exchange rates defined in the system.
    Solution: Check Document Currency: Verify the currency specified in the document and ensure it matches the expected currency for the transaction. Review Master Data: Check the

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