How To Fix WZRE_IV240 - Transaction currency &1 deviates from the payment currency of Supplier &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_IV - Clearing Workbench

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Transaction currency &1 deviates from the payment currency of Supplier &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_IV240 - Transaction currency &1 deviates from the payment currency of Supplier &2 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_IV240: Transaction currency &1 deviates from the payment currency of Supplier &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during invoice verification or payment processing in SAP when the transaction currency used in the document differs from the payment currency defined for the vendor (supplier master data).
  
  Transaction currency (&1): The currency in which the invoice or transaction is posted.
  Payment currency of Supplier (&2): The currency maintained in the vendor master record for payment purposes.
  
  SAP expects the transaction currency to match the payment currency of the vendor to avoid currency conversion issues or payment discrepancies.
  
  Why does this happen?
  
  The vendor master record has a specific payment currency assigned (in vendor master data, under the payment transactions tab).
  The invoice or transaction is posted in a different currency.
  This mismatch triggers the warning to alert the user that the payment currency and transaction currency are not aligned.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This is a warning message (WZRE_IV240), not an error, so the system allows you to continue but alerts you to a potential currency mismatch.
  If ignored, it may lead to incorrect payment processing or currency conversion issues.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction XK02 (Change Vendor) or FK02 (Change Vendor Accounting).
  Navigate to the Payment Transactions tab.
  Verify the Payment Currency field.
  If the payment currency is incorrect or not intended, update it to the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Check the Transaction Currency:
  
  Verify the currency in the invoice or transaction document.
  If the transaction currency is wrong, correct it to match the vendor’s payment currency.
  
  
  
  If Different Currencies Are Intended:
  
  Sometimes, vendors may accept payments in multiple currencies.
  In such cases, ensure that the vendor master data is maintained accordingly.
  You may need to maintain multiple payment currencies or handle currency conversion explicitly.
  
  
  
  Override the Warning (if appropriate):
  
  Since this is a warning, you can proceed if you are sure the currency difference is intentional.
  However, it is recommended to document the reason for the deviation.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is part of the Invoice Verification (MM-IV) or Accounts Payable (FI-AP) process.
  Currency consistency is important for correct accounting and payment processing.
  If you frequently encounter this warning, review your vendor master data maintenance process.
  You can check the message class WZRE for related messages.
  For customizing, check the currency settings in vendor master and company code settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Class
  WZRE
  
  
  Message Number
  IV240
  
  
  Type
  Warning
  
  
  Cause
  Transaction currency differs from vendor payment currency
  
  
  Solution
  Align transaction currency with vendor payment currency or update vendor master data
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  XK02, FK02 (Vendor master maintenance), MIRO (Invoice verification)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!