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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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&.

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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 the controlling area is set up correctly to handle the required currencies.
  If necessary, adjust the settings to allow for additional currencies.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Check the transaction or document that triggered the error. Ensure that it is being processed in the correct currency.
  If the transaction involves multiple currencies, ensure that the necessary currency conversion settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant cost objects (e.g., cost centers, internal orders) to ensure they are set up to handle the required currencies.
  If needed, update the master data to include the appropriate currency settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency issues in controlling.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area Currency: This is the currency in which all controlling transactions are recorded. It is defined when the controlling area is created.
  Multiple Currencies in SAP: SAP supports multiple currencies, but proper configuration is essential to ensure that transactions can be processed correctly across different currencies.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX19 (for controlling area settings) and OX16 (for currency settings) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK230 error and ensure that your transactions are processed correctly in the desired currency.