How To Fix FIN_CS_MESSAGE137 - You can't assign GC &2 to version &1. GC &3 was used for version &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CS_MESSAGE - Cloud Consolidation Message Class

• Message number: 137

• Message text: You can't assign GC &2 to version &1. GC &3 was used for version &1.

What causes this issue?

You have assigned group currency (GC) <(>&<)>3 to version <(>&<)>1.
However, you already used GC <(>&<)>2 for version <(>&<)>1. Since you
have already read data from accounting using GC <(>&<)>2 for this
version, you can?t use GC <(>&<)>3 now.

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?

Go to the Define Version configuration step and change the GC.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE137 - You can't assign GC &2 to version &1. GC &3 was used for version &1. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE137 indicates a problem related to the assignment of a group currency (GC) to a version in the context of financial accounting or controlling. Specifically, it suggests that you are trying to assign a group currency (GC &2) to a version (version &1), but another group currency (GC &3) has already been used for that version.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignment: The version you are trying to modify already has a group currency assigned (GC &3), and SAP does not allow changing the group currency once it has been set for a version.
  Data Integrity: This restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and consistency within the financial reporting and controlling modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Assignments: Review the current assignments for the version in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Change Group Currency: If you need to change the group currency for the version, you will likely need to create a new version with the desired group currency (GC &2) instead of modifying the existing one.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's financial configuration guidelines to understand the implications of changing group currencies and how to properly set up versions.
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the changes or if this is impacting your financial reporting, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining versions) or OBY6 (for defining currencies) to check or modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the FIN_CS_MESSAGE137 error in SAP.