How To Fix FC297 - Hard currency used as additional local currency


FC297 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

  • Message number: 297

  • Message text: Hard currency used as additional local currency

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  • What causes this issue?

    Hard currency &V1& of country &V2& is used in company code &V3& as an
    additional local currency. This hard currency should no longer be
    changed since documents exist in that company code.

    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?


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC297 - Hard currency used as additional local currency ?
    The SAP error message FC297 ("Hard currency used as additional local currency") typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a hard currency (like USD, EUR, etc.) as an additional local currency in a company code configuration. In SAP, hard currencies are generally used for reporting purposes and are not meant to be configured as local currencies.
    
    Cause: Configuration Issue: The company code is set up incorrectly, where a hard currency is mistakenly designated as an additional local currency. Data Entry Error: During the configuration or data entry process, a hard currency may have been selected or entered incorrectly.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Company Code Configuration: Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare for Migration > Define Company Code). Verify the currency settings for the company code in question. Ensure that the

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