How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER172 - Order &1, item &2: Currency &3 of price is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Order &1, item &2: Currency &3 of price is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER172 - Order &1, item &2: Currency &3 of price is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER172 indicates that there is an issue with the currency of the price for a specific order item. This error typically arises in the context of supply chain management (SCM) or order management processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code specified for the price of the order item is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or an unsupported currency.
  
  
  Currency Not Defined: The currency may not be defined in the system settings or may not be active for the relevant company code or purchasing organization.
  
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the system is trying to convert currencies and the conversion rate is not available or not defined, this error may occur.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or vendor may not have the correct currency settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that the currency code specified in the order is correct. Ensure there are no typos and that it matches the expected format.
  
  
  Define Currency: If the currency is not defined in the system, you may need to add it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant financial or logistics module.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the relevant material, vendor, or customer to ensure that the currency settings are correct. This includes checking the purchasing info records, material master, and vendor master.
  
  
  Currency Conversion Rates: If applicable, ensure that the currency conversion rates are maintained in the system. You can check this in the transaction code OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for currencies in your SAP system, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Materials Management (MM) modules.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCMB/ORDER172 error message in SAP.