How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES_EXT503 - Pricing: Document currency missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES_EXT -

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Pricing: Document currency missing

What causes this issue?

A series of data, including the document currency, is required for
pricing. However, this was not given when pricing was called.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT503 - Pricing: Document currency missing ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT503 with the description "Pricing: Document currency missing" typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactional documents that require currency information.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find the document currency for the pricing procedure. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing Currency Information: The document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) does not have a currency specified. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete data entry.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to handle the currency for the document type being processed.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as customer or vendor master records) may not have the necessary currency information.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be set up to allow for currency entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Currency:
  
  Open the document that triggered the error (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Ensure that the currency field is filled in correctly. If it is missing, enter the appropriate currency.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for pricing procedures in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for pricing and ensure that the pricing procedure is set up to handle the currency for the document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or vendor associated with the document. Ensure that the currency is specified in the master record.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like XD03 (for customer) or MK03 (for vendor).
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used. Ensure that it is configured to allow currency entries.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to recreate the document or process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and currency settings.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document or configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and configuration.