How To Fix T1038 - Enter currency

T1038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Enter currency

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter an amount without entering a currency.

How to fix this error?

Enter a currency for the amount entered.

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T1038 - Details

• The SAP error message T1038, which states "Enter currency," typically occurs when a currency field is left blank or is not properly filled in during a transaction that requires a currency specification. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Field: The currency field is not filled in, which is mandatory for the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle currency for the specific transaction type.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the currency or made a mistake in the input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Currency: The most straightforward solution is to ensure that the currency field is filled in correctly. Check the transaction screen for the currency field and enter the appropriate currency code (e.g., USD, EUR).
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the currency field is not visible or is not functioning as expected, check the configuration