How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL175 - Account currency was substituted from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Account currency was substituted from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL175 - Account currency was substituted from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL175 indicates that there is a substitution of the account currency in a purchase order (PO) or related document. Specifically, it states that the account currency was changed from one currency (denoted as &1) to another currency (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the currency defined in the purchase order and the currency expected by the system based on the configuration or the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency defined in the purchase order does not match the currency defined in the vendor master data or the company code settings.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to substitute currencies based on certain rules, such as when the vendor is set up with a different currency than the one used in the purchase order.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor master data may have been changed, or the currency settings in the company code may have been altered, leading to this substitution.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchase order may have specific currency settings that override the currency in the PO.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Verify the currency settings in the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03). Ensure that the currency matches the one used in the purchase order.
  Review Purchase Order: Check the purchase order (transaction code ME23N) to see what currency is being used. Ensure that it aligns with the vendor's currency.
  Company Code Settings: Review the company code settings to ensure that the currency settings are correct (transaction code OBY6).
  Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the document type used for the purchase order to see if there are any specific currency settings that might be causing the substitution (transaction code SPRO).
  Currency Conversion: If necessary, consider whether a currency conversion is appropriate and ensure that the conversion rates are correctly maintained in the system (transaction code OB08).
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  OBY6 - Company Code Global Parameters
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  OB08 - Maintain Exchange Rates
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency settings and purchase order processing for more detailed information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the currency substitution and implement the necessary corrections.