How To Fix >5808 - Company code &1 has local currency &2 instead of &3: Currency changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Company code &1 has local currency &2 instead of &3: Currency changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5808 - Company code &1 has local currency &2 instead of &3: Currency changed ?

  The SAP error message 5808 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the local currency defined for a company code and the currency that is being used in a transaction or document. Specifically, the message states that the company code has a local currency of &2, but the transaction is attempting to use a different currency &3.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may have been configured with a local currency that does not match the currency being used in the transaction.
  Currency Change: There may have been a change in the local currency for the company code after transactions were already recorded, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have entered a transaction in an incorrect currency that does not align with the company code's local currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Edit G/L Account Centrally).
  Verify the local currency setting for the company code in question. Ensure that it is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Currency:
  
  Check the transaction or document that triggered the error. Ensure that the currency used in the transaction aligns with the local currency of the company code.
  If the transaction was entered incorrectly, you may need to reverse or adjust it to use the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Currency Change Procedures:
  
  If there has been a legitimate change in the local currency, ensure that all necessary steps have been followed to update the system. This may involve running specific programs or transactions to handle currency changes properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific procedures related to currency changes and company code settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that transactions can be processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: To check and maintain company code settings.
  FB50: To enter general ledger documents.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items.
  FBL3N: To view G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling currency discrepancies.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to company code settings and to enter transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5808 and ensure that your transactions are processed correctly in SAP.