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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to check if the currency code exists in the system.
  If the currency code is missing and is valid for your business, request your SAP administrator to add it via customizing.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the currency field is populated with a valid currency key.
  If the currency is coming from an interface or upload, validate the source data.
  
  
  
  Check User Input and Program Logic:
  
  If this error occurs during a custom program or report, check the logic that assigns currency codes.
  Debug or review the code to ensure only valid currency codes are passed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Table (TCURC): Contains all valid currency keys in SAP.
  Transaction OB08: Used to maintain exchange rates and view currency keys.
  Currency Format: SAP expects 3-character ISO currency codes.
  SAP Note: Sometimes, SAP Notes related to currency handling or localization might provide additional fixes or patches.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VH120 & is not a permitted currency name
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or undefined currency code entered
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct currency code; maintain missing currency in TCURC
  
  
  Tools
  OB08, TCURC, debugging custom code
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, please provide the exact currency code causing the error and the transaction or program where it occurs for more specific guidance.