How To Fix VH120 - & is not a permitted currency name

VH120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 120

• Message text: & is not a permitted currency name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH120 - & is not a permitted currency name ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VH120 & is not a permitted currency name
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an invalid or unrecognized currency code is entered in a field that expects a currency key. SAP expects currency codes to conform to the ISO standard (usually 3-character codes like USD, EUR, INR, etc.). If the currency code entered is not defined in the system or is incorrectly formatted, SAP throws this error.
  The placeholder & in the message will be replaced by the actual currency code entered by the user.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Entering a currency code that does not exist in the system.
  Typographical errors in the currency code.
  Currency code not maintained in the currency table (TCURC).
  Data migration or interface issues where currency codes are passed incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Currency Code:
  
  Verify the currency code you entered is correct and follows the ISO standard.
  Make sure there are no extra spaces or invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency Codes in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OB08 or TCURC