How To Fix >A057 - Company code &1 has local currency &2 not &3 - change entry


>A057 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: >A -

  • Message number: 057

  • Message text: Company code &1 has local currency &2 not &3 - change entry

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>A057 - Details

  • The SAP error message A057 indicates that there is a mismatch between the local currency defined for a company code and the currency that is being used in a transaction. Specifically, the error message states that the company code has a local currency of &2, but the transaction is trying to use a different currency, &3.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Company Code Configuration: The company code may have been set up with a local currency that does not match the currency being used in the transaction. Transaction Currency Mismatch: The transaction you are trying to post may be using a currency that is not allowed for the specified company code. Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong currency is being selected.
    Solution: Check Company Code Settings: Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Edit

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