How To Fix MM_PUR_SES147 - Account Assignment currency &1 differs from purchase order currency &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 147

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES147 - Account Assignment currency &1 differs from purchase order currency &2. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES147 indicates that there is a mismatch between the account assignment currency and the purchase order currency in a purchasing document. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a purchase order or a related document, and the currency specified for the account assignment does not match the currency of the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order) is set to a different currency than the currency of the purchase order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that allow for different currencies in account assignments and purchase orders, but they are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently entered the wrong currency for the account assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings for both the purchase order and the account assignment. Ensure that they match.
  
  Go to the purchase order and check the currency field.
  Check the account assignment details (e.g., cost center or internal order) to see what currency is being used.
  
  
  
  Adjust Account Assignment: If the account assignment currency is incorrect, you may need to change it to match the purchase order currency.
  
  If you are using a cost center, ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to currency handling in purchasing documents and account assignments.
  
  Check the settings in the configuration for purchasing (SPRO) under "Materials Management" > "Purchasing" > "Account Assignment" to ensure that the currencies are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings or how to change them, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter data in purchasing documents to avoid currency mismatches.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check and modify the purchase order.
  Currency Types: Understand the different currency types in SAP (e.g., document currency, local currency, and group currency) and how they interact with each other.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES147 error and ensure that the account assignment currency matches the purchase order currency.