How To Fix AP2005 - Currency can no longer be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP2 - Messages for Investment Programs

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Currency can no longer be changed

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the currency of an investment program position.
However, this is no longer possible. Either the position itself, or a
position subordinate to it in the hierarchy, already has or had budget
or plan values.

System Response

The change is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

The only way to change the currency of the program position now is to
delete the subtree of the investment program that is defined by this
position (as its "top" position) and create the entire subtree again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP2005 - Currency can no longer be changed ?

  The SAP error message AP2005, which states "Currency can no longer be changed," typically occurs when you attempt to change the currency of a document or transaction that has already been posted or processed in a way that makes it immutable. This is common in financial transactions, where the currency is often fixed once the document is saved or posted.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may have already been posted, and SAP does not allow changes to certain fields, including currency, after posting.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types or document types may have restrictions on changing the currency.
  Period Closing: If the financial period has been closed, changes to currency may not be allowed.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to currency for specific document types or in certain scenarios.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document is still in a draft or editable state. If it has been posted, you may need to