How To Fix AO017 - Controlling area currency &1 was adopted

AO017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Controlling area currency &1 was adopted

What causes this issue?

The system adopted controlling area currency &V1& as the object
currency.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the object currency that was adopted.
Note:
The object currency is currently not used for planning on appropriation
requests. The object currency, however, is transferred to measures when
measures are created.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO017 - Controlling area currency &1 was adopted ?

  The SAP error message AO017 indicates that the controlling area currency has been adopted, which typically means that there is a mismatch or issue related to the currency settings in the controlling area configuration. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a new controlling area, when trying to post transactions, or when running reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency defined in the controlling area does not match the currency of the company code or the transaction being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be properly configured to handle the currencies being used in the transactions.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area in SAP (Transaction code: OX19).
  Verify that the currency settings are correct and consistent with the company code currency.
  
  
  
  Review Company