How To Fix BK230 - Values are only kept in controlling area currency &1


BK230 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

  • Message number: 230

  • Message text: Values are only kept in controlling area currency &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    In controlling area &V2&, values are only in the &V1& currency, but you
    entered values in the &V3& currency.

    System Response

    The system translates the values to the &V1& currency, then posts them.
    Values in other currencies are not included. The system displays the
    posted values in the &V1& currency in the document display.

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to include currencies other than the controlling area
    currency, then change the corresponding setting in controlling area
    &V2&.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK230 - Values are only kept in controlling area currency &1 ?
    The SAP error message BK230, which states "Values are only kept in controlling area currency &1," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules when there is an issue with currency settings in your SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction or report that involves multiple currencies, but the values are only maintained in the controlling area currency.
    
    Cause: Currency Settings: The controlling area is set up to use only one currency (the controlling area currency), and the transaction being processed involves a different currency. Transaction Type: The transaction type or document being processed may not support multiple currencies or may not have the necessary currency conversion settings. Master Data Configuration: The master data (e.g., cost centers, internal orders) may not have been configured to handle multiple currencies.
    Solution: Check Currency Configuration: Go to the controlling area settings and verify the currency settings. Ensure that

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