How To Fix WS508 - Currency &1 for individual document is different from that of header &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Currency &1 for individual document is different from that of header &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS508 - Currency &1 for individual document is different from that of header &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message WS508:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS508
  Text: Currency &1 for individual document is different from that of header &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during document posting or processing when the currency specified at the line item level (individual document) does not match the currency specified at the document header level.
  In SAP FI (Financial Accounting), the document header contains general information such as the document date, posting date, and currency. Each line item within the document should normally use the same currency as the header currency. If there is a mismatch, SAP throws this error to ensure data consistency.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During posting of accounting documents (e.g., vendor invoice, customer invoice, or general ledger postings).
  When the currency entered in the line item differs from the currency in the document header.
  Sometimes during data migration or manual document entry.
  Could also happen if exchange rates or currency settings are incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Consistency:
  
  Verify the currency entered in the document header.
  Verify the currency entered in each line item.
  Make sure both are the same.
  
  
  
  Correct the Currency:
  
  If the line item currency is incorrect, change it to match the header currency.
  If the header currency is incorrect, adjust it to match the line items (if possible).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the currency settings in the vendor/customer master records.
  Ensure that the currency defaults are consistent with the document currency.
  
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Settings:
  
  If multiple currencies are involved, ensure exchange rates are properly maintained.
  However, note that the document header and line items must still have the same currency.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB50, FB60, FB70, or F-02 to post documents and verify currency entries.
  Use FB03 to display documents and check currency fields.
  
  
  
  If in Custom Development:
  
  Check any user exits or BAdIs that might be modifying currency fields.
  Ensure no custom logic is causing currency mismatch.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency fields in SAP FI:
  
  Document Currency (BKPF-WAERS)
  Line Item Currency (BSEG-WAERS)
  
  
  SAP requires that the document currency (header) and line item currency be the same for a single document.
  If you need to post documents in multiple currencies, you must create separate documents or use special transactions designed for multi-currency postings.
  For cross-company code postings, ensure currency settings are consistent across company codes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Currency mismatch between header and line item
  
  
  Cause
  Line item currency differs from header currency
  
  
  Solution
  Align currencies in header and line items
  
  
  Check
  Document header currency, line item currency, master data, exchange rates
  
  
  Transactions
  FB50, FB60, FB70, F-02, FB03
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.