How To Fix WV612 - Enter old and new currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Enter old and new currency

What causes this issue?

You have pressed the radio button for manual currency selection. Both
old and new currencies must be maintained in this case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the entries for the currencies. Several old currencies may be
entered, but only one new one.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV612 - Enter old and new currency ?

  The SAP error message WV612 ("Enter old and new currency") typically occurs in the context of currency conversion or when changing the currency settings in a financial transaction. This error indicates that the system requires both the old currency and the new currency to be specified, but one or both of these values are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Fields: The user has not entered the required fields for the old currency and the new currency.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require currency conversion, but the necessary currency information has not been provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of currency settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Currencies: Ensure that both the old currency and the new currency fields are filled in correctly. This usually involves:
  
  Identifying the currency that is currently being used (old currency).
  Specifying the currency that you want to convert to (new currency).
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type: Verify that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for currency conversion. If it is not, you may need to use a different transaction or process.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to currencies in the SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Ensuring that the currencies you are trying to use are defined in the system.
  Checking if the currency conversion rates are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction you are working with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to financial postings, currency conversion, or reporting.
  Currency Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SAP related to currencies, such as transaction OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and OB22 (Define Currency Types).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform currency-related transactions in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV612 error and successfully complete your transaction.