How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER171 - Order &2 item &2: Currency of price is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Order &2 item &2: Currency of price is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER171 - Order &2 item &2: Currency of price is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER171 indicates that there is a missing currency for the price of a specific order item. This error typically occurs in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module when the system expects a currency value for pricing but does not find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency for the pricing condition might not be set up in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the product or customer may not have the necessary currency information.
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure assigned to the order may not be configured correctly to include currency information.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to the omission of the currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the relevant master data (material, customer, vendor) has the correct currency settings. Ensure that the currency is defined in the material master and customer master records.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to the pricing conditions in the system and check if the currency is defined for the relevant pricing conditions. You can do this by navigating to the condition records in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Examine Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the order type. Ensure that it includes the necessary conditions for currency and that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Update Order:
  
  If the order is already created, you may need to update the order to include the missing currency information. This can often be done by editing the order in the transaction where it was created.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure currencies in pricing conditions and master data.
  
  
  
  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: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for pricing can typically be found under SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing currency in the pricing of the order item.