How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E247 - Referencial Account Currency is missing

/PF1/MSG_PO_E247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Referencial Account Currency is missing

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E247 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E247 indicating "Referential Account Currency is missing" typically arises in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, where a currency is expected but not provided for a referential account. This can occur in various scenarios, including when dealing with multiple currencies or when certain configurations are not set up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The referential account (which could be a cost center, internal order, or another account) does not have a defined currency in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the account (e.g., cost center, internal order) may not have been maintained properly, leading to the absence of a currency.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchase order may not be configured to handle the currency correctly.
  Currency Type Settings: The currency type settings in the configuration may not align with the requirements of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that