How To Fix WS291 - Enter a currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Enter a currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS291 - Enter a currency ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS291 - Enter a currency
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS291 - Enter a currency occurs when a currency field in a transaction or program is left empty but is required. This typically happens in financial or controlling modules where currency information is mandatory for processing amounts, such as in invoices, payments, cost postings, or currency conversion transactions.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to save or post a document without specifying the currency.
  When a currency field is missing in a master data record or during data entry.
  When the system expects a currency for amounts but none is provided.
  In custom programs or reports where currency input is mandatory but not entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the required currency:
  
  Make sure to fill in the currency field with a valid currency code (e.g., USD, EUR, INR) before saving or posting the document.
  
  
  Check default currency settings:  
  
  Verify if the system or master data has a default currency assigned.
  For example, check the company code currency or controlling area currency in configuration (transaction codes like OB22, OX02).
  
  
  
  Validate master data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (vendor, customer, cost center, profit center, etc.) has the correct currency assigned.
  
  
  Check field status groups:
  
  If the currency field is missing or not prompted, check the field status group settings in the configuration to ensure the currency field is set as required or optional as per business needs.
  
  
  Review custom code or user exits:
  
  If this error appears in a custom program or enhancement, verify that the currency field is properly populated before processing.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes related to currency settings:  
  
  OB22: Define currencies  
  OX02: Define company code  
  OBBS: Define field status groups  
  FS00: G/L account master data (currency settings)  
  XK02/FD02: Vendor/Customer master data currency check
  
  
  
  Currency fields in SAP:
  
  Currency fields are usually 3-character ISO currency codes. SAP uses these to determine exchange rates, currency conversion, and reporting.
  
  
  Common scenarios:  
  
  Posting vendor invoices without currency  
  Entering cost center or internal order postings without currency  
  Creating financial documents where currency is mandatory
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  Error WS291 means you must enter a currency in the required field. To fix it, simply provide a valid currency code in the currency field before proceeding. If the field is missing or not prompted, check configuration and master data settings to ensure currency is properly maintained and required fields are enabled.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.