How To Fix V4288 - Different currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Different currency

What causes this issue?

The currency &V1& (ISO) entered in the IDoc is different to the
currency in the billing document &V2& (ISO).

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

System Response

Processing of the IDoc has been completed.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the sender of the IDoc enters the IDoc in the same
currency as you enter for the billing document, or cancel the billing
document and create it again new, in the IDoc currency.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4288 - Different currency ?

  The SAP error message V4288, which states "Different currency," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is a mismatch in currency settings between different documents or master data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating sales orders, quotations, or billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the currency of the sales document (e.g., sales order) does not match the currency of the customer master data or the material master data.
  Different Currency Types: The error can also arise if there are different currency types being used (e.g., document currency vs. local currency).
  Exchange Rate Issues: If the exchange rates are not maintained properly in the system, it can lead to discrepancies in currency calculations.
  Inconsistent Configuration: Configuration settings in the SAP system regarding currency settings may not be consistent across different modules or documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings in the customer master data, material master data, and the sales document. Ensure that they are consistent.
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 or VD03) and check the currency field.
  Check the material master record (transaction code MM03) for currency settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Currency: Ensure that the document currency in the sales order matches the currency of the customer. If necessary, change the currency in the sales order or create a new order with the correct currency.
  
  
  Maintain Exchange Rates: If applicable, check the exchange rates in the system (transaction code OB08) to ensure that they are maintained correctly for the currencies involved.
  
  
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to currency settings. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD03, MM03, OB08, and VA01 (for creating sales orders).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant master data and documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V4288 error in SAP.