How To Fix WG142 - Currency for plant &1 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Currency for plant &1 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG142 - Currency for plant &1 could not be determined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG142 - Currency for plant &1 could not be determined:
  
  Error Message
  WG142: Currency for plant &1 could not be determined
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to determine the currency for a specific plant but fails because the currency is not maintained or assigned properly in the system.
  In SAP, each plant is assigned to a company code, and the company code has a local currency defined. The system uses this currency for various transactions related to the plant. If the plant is not correctly linked to a company code or if the company code does not have a currency defined, the system cannot determine the currency for the plant, resulting in this error.
  
  Where it occurs
  
  During procurement processes (e.g., purchase order creation)
  Material valuation or inventory postings
  Any transaction where the system needs to determine the currency for a plant
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Plant to Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction OX18 (Assign Plant to Company Code).
  Verify that the plant (&1) is assigned to a valid company code.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Currency:
  
  Go to transaction OBY6 (Company Code Global Data).
  Verify that the company code assigned to the plant has a currency defined.
  The currency should be maintained in the "Currency" field.
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency if Missing:
  
  If the currency is missing, maintain the appropriate currency for the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Plant Currency (if applicable):
  
  In some cases, the plant currency might be derived from other settings or custom logic.
  Ensure that no custom enhancements or user exits are interfering with currency determination.
  
  
  
  Re-try the transaction after making the corrections.
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  The plant currency is generally the currency of the company code to which the plant belongs.
  If multiple company codes exist, ensure the correct assignment.
  This error can also occur if the plant master data is incomplete or inconsistent.
  Sometimes, the error might appear if the system is trying to determine currency for a plant that is not yet fully configured.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WG142 Currency for plant &1 could not be determined
  
  
  Cause
  Plant not assigned to company code or company code currency missing
  
  
  Solution
  Assign plant to company code (OX18), maintain currency for company code (OBY6)
  
  
  Transactions
  OX18, OBY6, Purchase Order creation, Inventory postings
  
  
  Notes
  Currency is derived from company code assigned to plant
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the plant code and company code details, and I can help you with specific steps.