How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH180 - Currency exchange: Trans. currency &1 different from account currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Currency exchange: Trans. currency &1 different from account currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH180 - Currency exchange: Trans. currency &1 different from account currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH180 indicates a currency mismatch between the transaction currency and the account currency in a purchase order or related document. This error typically arises when the currency used in the transaction does not match the currency defined for the account in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The transaction currency (e.g., the currency in which the purchase order is created) is different from the account currency (e.g., the currency assigned to the vendor or the cost center).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow transactions in different currencies.
  Master Data Settings: The vendor master data or the material master data may have inconsistent currency settings.
  Exchange Rate Issues: If the exchange rate is not maintained or is incorrect, it can lead to discrepancies in currency conversion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Currency: Verify the currency used in the purchase order or transaction. Ensure it matches the currency defined for the relevant account.
  Review Account Settings: Check the account settings (e.g., vendor account, cost center) to confirm the currency assigned to them.
  Adjust Currency Settings: If necessary, adjust the currency settings in the vendor master data or the relevant configuration settings in the system.
  Maintain Exchange Rates: Ensure that the exchange rates are correctly maintained in the system for the currencies involved.
  Use Consistent Currencies: When creating purchase orders or other transactions, ensure that the currencies used are consistent with the account currencies to avoid this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review and modify purchase orders.
  Master Data Maintenance: Use transaction codes like XK01 (Create Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor) to check and update vendor master data.
  Exchange Rate Maintenance: Use transaction code OB08 to maintain exchange rates in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency handling in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the currency mismatch error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.