How To Fix G0470 - Currency translation for consolidation unit &1 is blocked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Currency translation for consolidation unit &1 is blocked by user &2

What causes this issue?

User &V2& is currently running currency translation. For this reason,
currency translation is blocked for the following parameters:
Client
Dimension
Consolidation chart of accounts
Ledger
Consolidation version
Fiscal year
Period
Consolidation unit &V1&

System Response

For consolidation unit &V1&, the current program session will not
execute currency translation nor update the task status.

How to fix this error?

Consider contacting user &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0470 - Currency translation for consolidation unit &1 is blocked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message G0470 indicates that a currency translation process for a specific consolidation unit is blocked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The error occurs when a user has locked the currency translation process for a specific consolidation unit. This can happen if a user is currently processing or has initiated a currency translation and has not completed or released it.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent multiple users from accessing the currency translation for the same unit simultaneously.
  Incomplete Processes: If a previous currency translation process was interrupted or not completed properly, it may leave the unit in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check which user is currently blocking the currency translation. This can typically be done through