How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV046 - FX country: Customizing country specific currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: FX country: Customizing country specific currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV046 - FX country: Customizing country specific currency ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV046 typically relates to issues with country-specific currency settings in the context of purchase orders (POs). This error can occur when the system encounters a problem with the currency configuration for a specific country in the purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the country-specific currency settings are not properly configured in the system. This can happen if the currency for a specific country is not defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Currency Assignment: The currency assigned to the purchasing organization or company code may not match the expected currency for the country.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data or material master data related to currency settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to:
  
  Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Set Up Country-Specific Currency.
  
  
  Ensure that the country in question has the correct currency settings defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code and Purchasing Organization:
  
  Check the configuration of the company code and purchasing organization to ensure that they are assigned the correct currency.
  You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company and Define Purchasing Organization.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data and ensure that the currency is correctly set for the vendor in question.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor) and checking the currency field.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the purchase order creation process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order) and ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to test the changes.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the customizing settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.