How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH337 - Reference account currency substituted by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Reference account currency substituted by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH337 - Reference account currency substituted by &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH337 Reference account currency substituted by &1 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with currency conversions or postings involving reference accounts in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system has substituted the currency of a reference account with another currency (denoted by &1). This usually happens when:
  
  The reference account is set up with a different currency than the one being used in the transaction.
  There is a mismatch between the currency settings in the configuration of the reference account and the transaction currency.
  The system is unable to find a valid exchange rate for the currencies involved, leading it to substitute the currency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reference Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the reference account in the SAP system.
  Verify the currency settings for the reference account. Ensure that the currency matches the currency of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Currency:
  
  Check the currency used in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it is correctly set and matches the expected currency for the reference account.
  
  
  
  Exchange Rate Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that the necessary exchange rates are maintained in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction for maintaining exchange rates (e.g., OB08).
  Verify that there are valid exchange rates for the currencies involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to currency handling and reference accounts for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates), FS00 (G/L Account Master Data), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on financial accounting and currency management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.