How To Fix RQ173 - Account currency for &1 not the same as selected currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Account currency for &1 not the same as selected currency &2

What causes this issue?

In cash concentration, when an account currency is set, the account
currency in the target account must be consistent with the predefined
account currency. Cash concentration includes only those accounts whose
account currencies do so agree. If amounts are found in other
currencies in these accounts, they are converted at the current rate of
exchange. (The conversion takes place in the planning currency,
provided this was specified. Otherwise it takes place in the account
currency.)

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?

Enter a target account whose account currency is consistent with the
predefined account currency or move the accrual/deferral to account
currency.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ173 - Account currency for &1 not the same as selected currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message RQ173 indicates that there is a mismatch between the account currency of a specified account and the currency that has been selected for a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when creating or processing invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The account (e.g., a customer or vendor account) is set up with a specific currency (e.g., USD, EUR).
  The transaction you are trying to process is using a different currency than what is defined for that account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RQ173 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Currency:
  
  Go to the account master data (e.g., customer or vendor) and verify the currency assigned to the account. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FD03 for customer or FK03 for vendor) and checking the currency field.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Currency:
  
  If the transaction currency is incorrect, you may need to change the currency in the transaction to match the account currency. This can often be done in the transaction screen where you are entering the data.
  
  
  
  Currency Conversion:
  
  If you need to process a transaction in a different currency, consider using a currency conversion feature if available. Ensure that the necessary exchange rates are maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined for the relevant company codes and accounts.
  
  
  
  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 your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FD03 - Display Customer
  FK03 - Display Vendor
  OB08 - Maintain Exchange Rates
  
  
  
  Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that you understand the different types of currencies in SAP, such as company code currency, group currency, and transaction currency.
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance:
  
  Regularly review and maintain master data to ensure that currency settings are accurate and up to date.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RQ173 error and proceed with your transaction successfully.