How To Fix UPF111 - The currency field &1 is invalid

UPF111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 111

• Message text: The currency field &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

You must select a characteristic which contains currency keys.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF111 - The currency field &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message UPF111, which states "The currency field &1 is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the currency code being used in a transaction or data entry. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, creating purchase orders, or entering data in other modules that involve currency fields.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Currency Code: The currency code entered does not exist in the system or is not recognized by SAP.
  Inactive Currency: The currency may be inactive or not allowed for the specific transaction type or company code.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the currency settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors or incorrect formatting in the currency field can lead to this error.
  Missing Currency in Master Data: The currency may not be assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material master).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Currency Code: Verify that