How To Fix /SCMB/PRTPURDOC021 - Currency &1 in document &2 item &3 is not valid

/SCMB/PRTPURDOC021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PRTPURDOC -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Currency &1 in document &2 item &3 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PRTPURDOC021 - Currency &1 in document &2 item &3 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/PRTPURDOC021 indicates that there is an issue with the currency specified in a purchasing document. Specifically, the error message states that the currency in the document is not valid for the specified item. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Currency: The currency specified in the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order, contract) is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, or the currency may not be configured in the system.
  Currency Configuration: The currency might not be set up in the relevant configuration settings, such as in the company code or purchasing organization.
  Exchange Rate Issues: If the currency is valid but there are no exchange rates maintained for that currency, it can lead to this error.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the currencies that can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Validity:
  
  Verify that the currency specified in