How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST068 - Currency type may not be changed

FAGL_LEDGER_CUST068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Currency type may not be changed

What causes this issue?

Currency type may not be changed.
You tried to change the currency type of ledger &V1& in
company code &V2&
from &V3& to &V4&. However, there is another currency key behind each
currency type. The ledger already contains transaction data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_LEDGER_CUST068 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST068 ("Currency type may not be changed") typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the currency type of a ledger in the General Ledger Accounting (FI-GL) module. This error is related to the configuration of ledgers in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with currency settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Change: The error arises when there is an attempt to change the currency type of a ledger that has already been defined. In SAP, once a ledger is created with a specific currency type, it cannot be changed to another currency type.
  Configuration Restrictions: The system has built-in restrictions to maintain data integrity and consistency. Changing the currency type could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Ledger Configuration: Check the configuration of the ledger in question. If you need a different currency type, you may need to create a new ledger with the desired currency