How To Fix >3851 - Company codes in automatic clearing must have the same local currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Company codes in automatic clearing must have the same local currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3851 - Company codes in automatic clearing must have the same local currency ?

  The SAP error message 3851 indicates that there is a mismatch in the local currencies of the company codes involved in an automatic clearing process. This error typically arises when you attempt to clear open items between different company codes that do not share the same local currency.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the company codes involved in the automatic clearing process have different local currencies. In SAP, automatic clearing can only occur between company codes that share the same local currency to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the SAP menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code).
  Verify the local currency settings for the company codes involved in the clearing process. Ensure that they are set to the same currency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Currency Settings:
  
  If the company codes have different local currencies and you need to perform automatic clearing, you may need to change the local currency of one of the company codes. This can be complex and may require careful consideration of the implications on financial reporting and historical data.
  
  
  
  Manual Clearing:
  
  If changing the local currency is not feasible, consider performing a manual clearing of the open items instead of using the automatic clearing process. This allows you to clear items without the restriction of currency matching.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  Engage with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of changing currency settings or to explore alternative solutions that comply with your organization's financial policies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings for automatic clearing in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your organization's accounting practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Company Code Configuration
  F.13: Automatic Clearing
  F-03: Manual Clearing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on automatic clearing and company code settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3851 and successfully perform the necessary clearing operations in SAP.