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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in the currency table or not allowed for the company code or business area.
  The field is configured to accept only specific currencies (e.g., local currency, group currency), and the suggested currency is outside this list.
  User input or program logic suggesting a currency that is not valid for the field.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Verify the allowed currencies for the field in question.
  Go to the customizing path relevant to the module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Sales and Distribution) and check currency restrictions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Allowed Currencies:
  
  Use transaction OB22 to maintain allowed currencies for company codes.
  Ensure the suggested currency is included in the allowed currencies for the company code or business area.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Currency in the Document:
  
  Change the currency in the document or master data to one that is allowed for the field.
  
  
  
  Check Field-Specific Currency Restrictions:
  
  Some fields may have currency restrictions defined in the data element or domain level.
  Check the domain or data element for the field to see if currency restrictions are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Program Logic or User Exit:
  
  If the currency is suggested by a program or user exit, verify the logic to ensure it suggests only allowed currencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address currency validation issues for certain transactions or modules.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction OB22: Maintain allowed currencies for company codes.
  IMG Path: Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies ? Check Currency Settings.
  Currency Table: TCURC (Currency Codes), TCURT (Currency Texts).
  Data Element / Domain: Check if the field uses a domain with currency restrictions.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to currency validation or message W0162.
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W0162 indicates that the currency suggested or entered is not permitted for the specific field due to currency restrictions configured in the system. To resolve it, verify and adjust the allowed currencies in customizing or change the currency in the document to an allowed one.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or module context, I can help you with more specific steps.