How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E124 - Recipient party item &1 has different currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Recipient party item &1 has different currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E124 - Recipient party item &1 has different currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E124 indicates that there is a currency mismatch for a recipient party item in a purchase order (PO). Specifically, the error states that the currency of the recipient party item does not match the expected currency for that item.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the currency defined for the recipient party (e.g., vendor or supplier) is different from the currency used in the purchase order item.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the vendor master data or in the purchasing organization settings that lead to this mismatch.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of the purchase order can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: 
  
  Go to the vendor master data and verify the currency assigned to the vendor. Ensure that it matches the currency used in the purchase order.
  Transaction code: XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Check the purchase order to see what currency is being used for the items. Ensure that it aligns with the vendor's currency.
  Transaction code: ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  
  
  
  Adjust Currency Settings:
  
  If the vendor's currency needs to be changed, you can update the vendor master data accordingly. Be cautious, as changing the currency may have implications for existing transactions.
  If the purchase order currency needs to be changed, you may need to create a new purchase order with the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for currency in the purchasing organization and vendor master are correctly aligned.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If this error occurs during a specific transaction or process, check if there are any specific notes or documentation related to that process that might provide additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling currency settings in purchasing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the currency mismatch issue that is causing the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E124.