How To Fix WS276 - Transfer data incomplete, currency key is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 276

• Message text: Transfer data incomplete, currency key is missing

What causes this issue?

Amounts were transferred without a currency key. As a result, there may
be inconsistencies in document processing.

System Response

The system does not allow processing to continue.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the currency key in the transfer structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 WS276 - Transfer data incomplete, currency key is missing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS276 - Transfer data incomplete, currency key is missing:
  
  Error Message:
  WS276 - Transfer data incomplete, currency key is missing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a financial document or transaction is being processed or transferred, and the system expects a currency key (currency code) to be present but finds it missing or blank. The currency key is essential for monetary postings because it defines the currency in which the amounts are denominated.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Missing currency field in the data being transferred or posted.
  Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the source document.
  Custom programs or interfaces (e.g., IDocs, BAPIs) not populating the currency field.
  Configuration issues where the currency is not defaulted or derived properly.
  Master data inconsistencies where the currency is not maintained for the relevant entity (e.g., vendor, customer, company code).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS276 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Document or Data Entry:
  
  Verify that the currency field is filled in the transaction or document.
  For manual entries, ensure the currency is entered correctly.
  For automated processes, check the input data for missing currency information.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (e.g., vendor master, customer master, company code) has the currency properly maintained.
  For company codes, check transaction OB22 to verify the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the currency is properly configured and defaulted in the system.
  Check if the currency is derived correctly from the company code or transaction type.
  
  
  
  Interface and Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer via interfaces (IDocs, BAPIs, LSMW, etc.), check the mapping and data extraction logic to ensure the currency field is populated.
  Debug or analyze the custom code to confirm currency is passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After correcting the currency data, reprocess or repost the document.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22 - Define Company Code Currency
  FB03 - Display Document (to check document details)
  SE38 or SE80 - For debugging custom programs or BAPIs
  WE02 - IDoc display (if error occurs during IDoc processing)
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to currency handling and document posting.
  Check SAP Help Portal for currency key usage in FI documents.
  
  
  
  Common Fields Involved:
  
  Currency key fields like WAERS (Currency Key) in tables and structures.
  Document header and line item currency fields.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS276 error indicates that the currency key is missing in the data being processed. Ensuring that the currency is correctly entered, maintained in master data, and properly passed through interfaces or custom programs will resolve the issue.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction type, interface used, or scenario), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.