How To Fix W8418 - New default currency for start condition '&1': &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 418

• Message text: New default currency for start condition '&1': &2

What causes this issue?

The default currency of the start condition has been changed.
If you have <ZK>not</> chosen any default currency, the function
<LS>automatic currency conversion</> is not available in the start
condition and no crrency-specific additional attributes are displayed
when the condition is edited.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8418 - New default currency for start condition '&1': &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP message W8418:
  
  SAP Message W8418:
  Text:
  
  New default currency for start condition '&1': &2
  
  1. Cause:
  This message is an informational warning (note the "W" in W8418) generated during the configuration or processing of pricing conditions in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or other modules that use condition techniques.
  
  It occurs when the system detects that the default currency for a particular start condition (condition type or condition record) has been newly set or changed.
  The placeholders &1 and &2 represent:
  
  &1: The start condition (e.g., condition type or condition record identifier).
  &2: The new default currency code (e.g., USD, EUR).
  
  
  
  This typically happens when you create or change condition records or pricing procedures, and the system assigns or updates the default currency for that condition.
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Review the change:
  
  Check if the new default currency is intended and correct for the start condition mentioned.
  
  
  Verify condition records:
  
  Ensure that the condition records for the start condition are maintained correctly with the appropriate currency.
  
  
  Adjust if necessary:
  
  If the default currency is incorrect, you may need to:
  
  Change the currency in the condition record.
  Adjust the pricing procedure or condition technique settings.
  
  
  
  No action needed if expected:
  
  If the message is expected (e.g., you intentionally changed the currency), you can safely ignore this warning.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Where it appears:
  
  This message can appear during:
  
  Condition record maintenance (transaction codes like VK11, VK12).
  Pricing procedure configuration.
  Data migration or transport of condition records.
  
  
  
  Message class:
  
  Usually part of message class W8 or related to pricing condition messages.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This is a warning, not an error. It does not stop processing but informs you of a currency change that might affect pricing calculations.
  
  
  Best practice:
  
  Always ensure consistency of currencies in condition records to avoid pricing errors or currency conversion issues during sales order processing.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W8418 - New default currency for start condition '&1': &2
  
  
  Cause
  System detected a new or changed default currency for a pricing start condition.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and confirm the currency change; adjust if incorrect. No action if expected.
  
  
  Type
  Warning (informational)
  
  
  Module
  SAP SD (Pricing), Condition Technique
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with the exact steps to check or change the currency in condition records or pricing procedures. Just let me know!