How To Fix PM274 - Enter valid currency code

PM274 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Enter valid currency code

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PM274 - Details

• The SAP error message PM274 "Enter valid currency code" typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a currency code in a transaction or field that does not recognize it as valid. This can happen in various modules, including Plant Maintenance (PM), Financial Accounting (FI), or others where currency codes are relevant.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Inactive Currency: The currency code may exist but is not active or has been deactivated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The currency code may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use certain currency codes.
  Transaction Context: The currency code may not be applicable in the context of the transaction being performed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code entered is correct. Common currency codes include USD (US Dollar), EUR (Euro), GBP (British Pound), etc.
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