How To Fix /PM0/ABP_CURR_CONV020 - Transferred invoice currency &1 does not match inv.curr. &2 for entity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_CURR_CONV -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Transferred invoice currency &1 does not match inv.curr. &2 for entity &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CURR_CONV020 - Transferred invoice currency &1 does not match inv.curr. &2 for entity &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CURR_CONV020 indicates a mismatch between the transferred invoice currency and the invoice currency for a specific entity. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with invoices in different currencies.
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the currency of the invoice being processed does not match the expected currency for the entity in question. This can happen if:
  
  The invoice was created in a different currency than what is expected.
  There is a configuration issue in the system regarding currency settings for the entity.
  The data being transferred (e.g., from an external system) has incorrect currency information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of currency settings in the SAP system, such as:
  
  Incorrect settings in the company code or controlling area.
  Missing or incorrect currency conversion settings.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this mismatch, where the wrong currency is selected or entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Invoice Currency: Check the invoice in question to ensure that the currency matches the expected currency for the entity. If there is a discrepancy, correct the invoice currency.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the currency settings for the company code and controlling area to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the currency conversion settings are properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation: If the invoice data is being transferred from an external system, validate the data being sent to ensure that the correct currency is being used.
  
  
  Recreate the Invoice: If the invoice is incorrect and cannot be modified, consider recreating the invoice with the correct currency.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related issues in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the invoice details and OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) to check currency settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting currency handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.