How To Fix VC461 - For non-specified suppliers it is only possible to have an old currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 461

• Message text: For non-specified suppliers it is only possible to have an old currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC461 - For non-specified suppliers it is only possible to have an old currency ?

  The SAP error message VC461 typically occurs in the context of vendor master data or purchasing documents when there is an issue related to currency settings for non-specified suppliers. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Currency Settings: The error indicates that for non-specified suppliers (those that are not assigned to a specific currency), the system only allows the use of an "old currency." This usually means that the supplier is set up in a way that does not allow for the use of the current currency settings.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not have the correct currency settings or may be missing necessary information.
  Purchasing Organization Settings: The purchasing organization may have restrictions or settings that limit the currencies that can be used for certain suppliers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 for display).
  Ensure that the currency field is correctly filled out. If the vendor is supposed to be using a specific currency, make sure it is assigned.
  If the vendor is a non-specified supplier, ensure that the old currency is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Update Currency Settings:
  
  If the vendor should be using a different currency, you may need to update the vendor master data to reflect the correct currency.
  You can do this using transaction code XK02 (change vendor) to modify the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the purchasing organization to ensure that there are no restrictions on the currencies that can be used for non-specified suppliers.
  This can be done in the configuration settings under the purchasing module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to vendor master data and currency settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Currency Types: Understand the difference between local currency, document currency, and hard currency in SAP, as this can affect how vendors are set up.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to purchasing and vendor management, as these can impact how currencies are handled.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC461 error and ensure that your vendor master data is correctly configured for currency usage.