How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RE247 - Referencial Account Currency is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RE -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Referencial Account Currency is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE247 - Referencial Account Currency is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE247 indicating "Referential Account Currency is missing" typically arises in the context of financial transactions or reporting where a currency is expected but not provided for a referential account. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, when creating reports, or when executing certain transactions that involve currency conversion or currency-specific calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Assignment: The referential account (often a reconciliation account or a secondary account) does not have a currency assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the account or the related financial document type may not have been set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation of a financial document, the currency field may have been left blank or incorrectly filled.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the account may not have the necessary currency information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Master Data:
  
  Go to the account master data (transaction code FS00 for G/L accounts) and verify that the currency is correctly assigned to the referential account.
  Ensure that the currency field is filled in for the relevant account.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the financial module (transaction code OBY6 for company code settings) to ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the account type and document type settings are configured to allow for currency assignments.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during a transaction, review the document for any missing currency fields and correct them.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly before posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master), OBY6 (Company Code Global Settings), and FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit account master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.