How To Fix >EW009 - Account &1 in company code &2 must permit balances in transaction crcy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >EW - IS-U: for general test purposes

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Account &1 in company code &2 must permit balances in transaction crcy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >EW009 - Account &1 in company code &2 must permit balances in transaction crcy ?

  The SAP error message EW009 indicates that the specified account (denoted by &1) in the specified company code (denoted by &2) does not allow for balances in the transaction currency. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a currency other than the local currency of the company code, and the account settings do not permit such transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account in question is configured to only allow postings in the local currency of the company code. This is often the case for certain types of accounts, such as balance sheet accounts.
  Transaction Currency: The transaction you are trying to post is in a currency that is not allowed for that account.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict certain accounts from holding balances in foreign currencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Settings:
  
  Go to the account master data for the account in question (transaction code FS00).
  Check the settings under the "Control Data" tab to see if the "Allow Balances in Transaction Currency" option is enabled. If it is not, you may need to change this setting.
  
  
  
  Modify Account Configuration:
  
  If the account should allow balances in transaction currency, you can modify the account settings accordingly. This may require appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is correct and that you are using the correct account. If the transaction currency is not necessary, consider using the local currency instead.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing account settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Review the company code settings to ensure that they allow for transactions in multiple currencies if that is required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: To view or change the account master data.
  OBY6: To check company code settings related to currency.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on account configuration and currency settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the posting of transactions in the desired currency.