How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E246 - Account Currency is missing

/PF1/MSG_PO_E246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Account Currency is missing

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E246 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E246 Account Currency is missing typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system expects an account currency to be specified but it is not provided. This can happen for various reasons, often related to configuration or data entry issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Information: The account currency is not specified in the relevant master data (e.g., vendor master, material master) or in the document itself.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle currency settings for the specific purchasing organization or company code.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not have the necessary settings to allow for currency specification.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as missing fields or incorrect settings in the purchasing info records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master record has the account currency specified. You can check