How To Fix >5822 - Not all specified company codes have the same local currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 822

• Message text: Not all specified company codes have the same local currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5822 - Not all specified company codes have the same local currency ?

  The SAP error message 5822 indicates that there is a mismatch in the local currencies of the company codes involved in a transaction or configuration. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves multiple company codes, and those company codes do not share the same local currency.
  Cause:
  
  Different Local Currencies: The primary cause of this error is that the company codes you are trying to use in a transaction have been set up with different local currencies in the system.
  Transaction Involvement: The transaction you are attempting to execute requires that all involved company codes have the same local currency, which is not the case here.
  
  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 menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Verify the local currency settings for each company code involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are set to the same currency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Configuration:
  
  If you find that the company codes have different local currencies and you need them to be the same, you may need to change the local currency of one or more company codes. This can be done in the same configuration area (OBY6).
  Note that changing the local currency of a company code can have significant implications, so it should be done with caution and typically requires thorough planning and possibly consultation with financial experts.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Logic:
  
  If the transaction does not necessarily require the company codes to have the same local currency, consider whether you can adjust the transaction to avoid involving multiple company codes or to use a different approach that does not trigger this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines or best practices related to handling company codes and local currencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, each company code can have a local currency, and it can also have additional currencies (like group currency and transaction currency). Understanding these distinctions can help in troubleshooting.
  Multi-Currency Transactions: If your organization operates in multiple currencies, consider implementing a strategy for handling multi-currency transactions, which may involve using exchange rates and currency conversion.
  Testing Changes: After making any changes to company code settings, it is advisable to test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5822 and ensure that your transactions can proceed without issues related to currency mismatches.