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

WS508 - Overview

• 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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WS508 - Details

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  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