How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CP073 - Currency of item &1 is different from custom. reservation &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CP -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Currency of item &1 is different from custom. reservation &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CP073 - Currency of item &1 is different from custom. reservation &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CP073 indicates that there is a currency mismatch between an item and a custom reservation. This typically occurs in scenarios involving financial transactions, such as when processing purchase orders, sales orders, or reservations in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The item (e.g., a material or service) is assigned a different currency than the custom reservation. For example, if the item is in USD and the reservation is in EUR, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not align with the currency settings of the items or reservations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of items or reservations can lead to mismatched currencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Verify the currency settings for both the item and the custom reservation. Ensure that they are consistent and match each other.
  You can check the currency of the item in the material master (transaction code MM03) and the currency of the reservation in the relevant transaction (e.g., MB22 for reservations).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Item or Reservation:
  
  If the currencies are indeed different, you may need to either change the currency of the item or the reservation to ensure they match.
  If changing the currency is not feasible, consider creating a new reservation or item with the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to currency settings. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Material Management (MM) modules.
  Ensure that the currency types are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling currency-related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MB22 (Change Reservation), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the currency settings.
  Currency Types: Understand the different currency types in SAP (e.g., document currency, local currency, and group currency) and how they affect transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to currency issues that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the currency mismatch error in SAP.