How To Fix W_DSD_01196 - Enter a currency for supplier &1 and material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Enter a currency for supplier &1 and material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01196 - Enter a currency for supplier &1 and material &2 ?

  The SAP error message W_DSD_01196 indicates that there is a missing currency entry for a specific supplier and material combination in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with purchasing documents, especially in the area of logistics and supply chain management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A supplier (vendor) and material combination is being processed, but the currency information is not specified or is missing in the relevant master data.
  The system requires a currency to be defined for the supplier-material relationship, which is essential for pricing and financial transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify that the currency is correctly maintained for the vendor in the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the currency is defined for the material in the purchasing view.
  
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Info Record:
  
  If applicable, check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME11 or ME12).
  Ensure that the currency is specified for the supplier and material combination in the info record.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to currency settings for purchasing documents. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary updates, try to reprocess the transaction that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  MM03: Display Material
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Review SAP documentation for guidelines on maintaining vendor and material master data.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor and material master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message W_DSD_01196 and ensure that the necessary currency information is correctly maintained in the SAP system.