How To Fix F4172 - Company codes in worklist must use the same local currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Company codes in worklist must use the same local currency

What causes this issue?

The company codes in the worklist must use the same local currency so
that balances can be displayed jointly.
In the worklist selected, the following company codes have different
local currencies:

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

Company code &V1&: &V2&
Company code &V3&: &V4&

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

The worklist cannot be used to display balances.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4172 - Company codes in worklist must use the same local currency ?

  The SAP error message F4172 indicates that there is a mismatch in the local currencies of the company codes involved in a transaction or process. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a financial transaction that involves multiple company codes, and those company codes are set up with different local currencies in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Different Local Currencies: The primary cause of this error is that the company codes in the worklist are configured with different local currencies. For example, if one company code is set to use USD as its local currency and another is set to EUR, this error will occur.
  Transaction Type: Certain transactions in SAP require that all company codes involved use the same local currency, especially in financial reporting and consolidation processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the company code settings where the local currency has not been set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the SAP menu: Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code).
  Verify the local currency settings for each company code involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are set to the same currency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction:
  
  If the transaction allows, consider adjusting it to involve only company codes that share the same local currency.
  If you need to include multiple company codes with different local currencies, you may need to perform separate transactions for each company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the local currency settings, consult with your SAP configuration team or a financial consultant to ensure that any changes made do not adversely affect financial reporting or compliance.
  
  
  
  Use Currency Translation:
  
  If the business process requires transactions across different currencies, consider using currency translation features in SAP to convert amounts as needed, but be aware that this may not resolve the error directly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OB22 (for currency settings), and FB50 (for general ledger postings).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial accounting and company code configuration for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By ensuring that all company codes involved in the transaction share the same local currency, you should be able to resolve the F4172 error and proceed with your financial activities in SAP.