How To Fix ME861 - Currency of ouline agreement (&) cannot be transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Currency of ouline agreement (&) cannot be transferred

What causes this issue?

The currency in the outline agreement cannot be copied, since the
currency has been set in Customizing as an expiring 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 the currency in the outline agreement, and convert it to a new
currency where necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME861 - Currency of ouline agreement (&) cannot be transferred ?

  The SAP error message ME861, which states "Currency of outline agreement (&) cannot be transferred," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the currency settings between the outline agreement (such as a contract or scheduling agreement) and the purchase order or other related documents. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency defined in the outline agreement does not match the currency of the purchase order or the document trying to reference it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned, such as currency settings in the purchasing organization or company code.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor master data or material master data may have different currency settings that do not align with the outline agreement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Verify the currency of the outline agreement. You can do this by navigating to the outline agreement in SAP and checking the currency field.
  Check the currency of the purchase order or document that is trying to reference the outline agreement.
  
  
  
  Adjust Purchase Order Currency:
  
  If the purchase order is in a different currency, consider changing the currency of the purchase order to match the outline agreement, if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the currency settings are consistent with the outline agreement.
  Similarly, check the material master data for any currency-related settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for the purchasing organization and company code to ensure they are set up correctly for currency handling.
  
  
  
  Create a New Outline Agreement:
  
  If the outline agreement is not being used and the currency cannot be changed, consider creating a new outline agreement in the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract) to view and modify outline agreements.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and outline agreements for more detailed information on currency handling.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME861 error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.