How To Fix W0162 - Suggested currency &1 is not allowed for list field &2

W0162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Suggested currency &1 is not allowed for list field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0162 - Suggested currency &1 is not allowed for list field &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W0162 Suggested currency &1 is not allowed for list field &2
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a currency value suggested or entered in a particular field is not allowed according to the currency restrictions defined for that field in the system. Essentially, the system is telling you that the currency code you are trying to use (represented by &1) is not permitted for the specific list field (represented by &2).
  This typically happens in scenarios where:
  
  The currency field is restricted to certain currencies (e.g., company code currency, group currency, or a predefined list).
  The currency entered or suggested does not match the allowed currencies configured for that field.
  The currency is not maintained or allowed in the customizing settings for the relevant transaction or master data.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Currency restrictions in the customizing (IMG) settings for the relevant module or transaction.
  Currency not maintained