How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV040 - FX validation: Transactions with currency conversion are not allowed

/PF1/MSG_PO_EV040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: FX validation: Transactions with currency conversion are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV040 - FX validation: Transactions with currency conversion are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV040 FX validation: Transactions with currency conversion are not allowed typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders, when there is an attempt to process a transaction that involves currency conversion, which is not permitted in the current configuration or context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Conversion Restrictions: The system is configured to disallow transactions that involve currency conversion. This could be due to specific settings in the purchasing organization or company code that restricts the use of multiple currencies in certain transactions.
  Document Currency Mismatch: The transaction may involve a mismatch between the document currency and the currency of the vendor or the purchasing organization.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system regarding currency types, exchange rates, or purchasing document types may not allow for currency conversion.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may inherently not support currency conversion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related