How To Fix MM_PUR_SES138 - Item currency &1 differs from purchase order currency &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Item currency &1 differs from purchase order currency &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES138 - Item currency &1 differs from purchase order currency &2. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES138 indicates that there is a mismatch between the currency of the item being processed and the currency of the purchase order. Specifically, the error message states that the item currency (denoted as &1) differs from the purchase order currency (denoted as &2). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, goods receipts, or invoices.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The item you are trying to process has a different currency than the currency specified in the purchase order.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor master data or material master data may have different currency settings.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow transactions with different currencies for the same purchase order.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not support multiple currencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order Currency: Verify the currency of the purchase order. Ensure that it matches the currency of the item you are trying to process.
  Review Item Currency: Check the currency settings for the item in question. This can be done by reviewing the material master or vendor master data.
  Adjust Currency Settings: If necessary, adjust the currency settings in the vendor or material master to ensure consistency.
  Use Correct Document Type: Ensure that you are using the correct document type that supports the currencies involved.
  Consult with Finance: If the issue persists, consult with your finance team to ensure that the currency settings are correctly configured in the system.
  Transaction Currency: If you need to process the item in a different currency, consider creating a new purchase order in the correct currency.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the details of the purchase order.
  Currency Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to currency management, which can be found in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the relevant modules.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling currency issues in purchasing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES138 error and ensure that the currencies are aligned for the transactions you are processing.