How To Fix WV456 - Sales currency &1 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Sales currency &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV456 - Sales currency &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WV456, which states "Sales currency &1 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, billing, or other financial transactions where a specific currency is not permitted for the operation being performed. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Currency Configuration: The sales currency specified in the transaction is not configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the company code or sales area configuration.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data or material master data may not have the required currency set up.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the currencies that can be used.
  Cross-Company Code Transactions: If the transaction involves multiple company codes, the currencies may not align or be allowed across those codes.
  Currency Type Settings: The currency type (e.g., transaction currency, document currency) may not be set up correctly in the relevant configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify the settings for currencies in the relevant sales area and company code.
  Ensure that the sales currency is allowed for the specific sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03) to ensure that the sales area and currency are correctly set up.
  Verify the material master data (transaction code MM03) for any currency-related settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction type, review the settings for that transaction type to ensure that the currency is allowed.
  
  
  
  Cross-Company Code Settings:
  
  If the transaction involves multiple company codes, ensure that the currencies are compatible and allowed for cross-company transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency settings and restrictions for further insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XD03 (Display Customer)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  VF03 (Display Billing Document)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to currency settings and the WV456 error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions in the specified currency.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that transactions can be processed successfully.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI) modules.