How To Fix T1280 - Price unit &1 is not assigned to currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Price unit &1 is not assigned to currency &2

What causes this issue?

The currency does not match the selected price unit.

System Response

The system cannot create the transaction.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the entry made in the price unit settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1280 - Price unit &1 is not assigned to currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message T1280, which states "Price unit &1 is not assigned to currency &2," typically occurs in the context of pricing and currency settings in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or missing configuration related to the price unit and the currency being used in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The price unit (e.g., the unit of measure for a product) is not properly assigned to the specified currency in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other relevant master data may not have the correct settings for the price unit and currency.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the SAP customizing (transaction SPRO) for pricing or currency conversion may not be correctly configured.
  Transaction Data Issues: The transaction you are trying to execute may be using a price unit that is not valid for the currency specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Price Unit Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for Material Management or Sales and Distribution, depending on where the error occurs.
  Ensure that the price unit is correctly assigned to the currency in question.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the purchasing or sales views to ensure that the price unit is correctly defined and that it corresponds to the currency being used.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the price unit is not assigned, you may need to update the material master data using transaction MM02 to include the correct price unit for the relevant currency.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings for pricing and currency conversion to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring price units and currencies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master data and customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module (MM, SD, etc.) for further assistance.