How To Fix MRER217 - Enter currency when maintaining absolute, minimum or maximum surcharge

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRER - Messages for ERSPlus

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Enter currency when maintaining absolute, minimum or maximum surcharge

What causes this issue?

You have entered values for the absolute, minumum and maximum surcharge
amount. In order to interpret these values, the system requires the
order currency because it may have to convert the values from the order
currency in the vendor master into the document currency of the invoice
document when settling the evaluated receipts.

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?

Maintain the order currency in the conditions block of the purchasing
data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRER217 - Enter currency when maintaining absolute, minimum or maximum surcharge ?

  The SAP error message MRER217 ("Enter currency when maintaining absolute, minimum or maximum surcharge") typically occurs when you are trying to maintain surcharge information in the system without specifying a currency. This error is common in the context of maintaining surcharges for purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a currency to be specified when you are entering absolute, minimum, or maximum surcharge values. This is necessary for the system to correctly interpret the surcharge amounts in the context of financial transactions.
  Solution:
  To resolve the MRER217 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Relevant Transaction: Go to the transaction where you are trying to maintain the surcharge (e.g., MEK1 for maintaining surcharges).
  
  
  Enter Currency: When you are prompted to enter the surcharge values, ensure that you also specify the currency in which the surcharge is denominated. This is typically done in a designated field for currency.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently facing this issue, check the configuration settings for surcharges in your SAP system. Ensure that the currency field is correctly set up and that there are no missing configurations.
  
  
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to maintain surcharge information, as restrictions might prevent you from entering certain fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct currency to use, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your finance department to confirm the appropriate currency for the surcharges.
  
  
  Test Changes: After entering the currency, try saving or processing the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MEK1 (Create Surcharge), MEK2 (Change Surcharge), and MEK3 (Display Surcharge).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in maintaining surcharges are trained on the importance of entering currency and how to do it correctly.
  Documentation: Maintain clear documentation on the process for entering surcharges, including examples of valid entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MRER217 error and successfully maintain surcharge information in SAP.