How To Fix MM_IV_SI_API004 - Currency in tax item &1 differs from document currency.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_IV_SI_API - Messages for API_SupplierInvoice_Process

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Currency in tax item &1 differs from document currency.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_IV_SI_API004 - Currency in tax item &1 differs from document currency. ?

  The SAP error message MM_IV_SI_API004 indicates that there is a mismatch between the currency of a tax item and the document currency in a transaction. This error typically occurs during invoice verification or when processing invoices in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The tax item (e.g., VAT or sales tax) is defined in a currency that is different from the currency of the main document (e.g., the invoice).
  The system expects the tax amounts to be in the same currency as the document currency, but they are not aligned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Currency:
  
  Verify the currency of the invoice or document that you are processing. Ensure that it is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Tax Item Currency:
  
  Review the tax codes and their configurations in the system. Ensure that the tax items are set up to use the same currency as the document currency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tax Code Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the tax codes in SAP (Transaction code: OBYZ or FTXP). Ensure that the tax codes are correctly configured to use the same currency as the document.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data to ensure that the currency settings are consistent with the document currency.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Document:
  
  If the document was created with incorrect settings, consider reversing or deleting the document and recreating it with the correct currency settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are patches or updates that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FB60: Enter Incoming Invoice
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  OBYZ: Maintain Tax Codes
  FTXP: Maintain Tax Codes for Sales and Purchases
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to tax configuration and invoice processing for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MM_IV_SI_API004 error in SAP.