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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 all in the same currency. If they are not, you may need to convert them to a common currency.
  Adjust Currency Settings: If the items should be in different currencies, consider adjusting the configuration settings in SAP TM to allow for multi-currency handling, if applicable.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the involved items to ensure that the currency settings are consistent and correct.
  Currency Conversion: If necessary, perform a currency conversion to standardize the currencies before processing the transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency issues in SAP TM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for currency settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all items involved in the transaction are in the same currency and that the configuration settings are correct, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ494.