How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ494 - Cannot calculate total of items for &1; currencies differ

/SCMTMS/TRQ494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Cannot calculate total of items for &1; currencies differ

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ494 - Cannot calculate total of items for &1; currencies differ ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ494 Cannot calculate total of items for &1; currencies differ typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an inconsistency in the currency used for different items in a transaction or document. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the total amount because the items involved are in different currencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Currencies: The most common cause of this error is that the items being processed (e.g., freight orders, transportation charges) are in different currencies. For example, one item might be in USD while another is in EUR.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not align with the expected currency settings for the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the items (e.g., vendors, customers, or materials) may have different currency settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Currencies: Review the items involved in the transaction to ensure they are