How To Fix G0791 - Consolidation unit &1: Source of local currency key inconsistent

G0791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Consolidation unit &1: Source of local currency key inconsistent

What causes this issue?

You have specified the following settings for consolidation unit &V1&:
On the <LS>Data Collection</> tab page, you have selected the <LS>Read
from Universal Document</> data transfer method.
You have specified the value '&V3&? for the source of the local currency
code. This currency field has the currency key &V4&, which differs from
the currency key &V2& for the local currency of consolidation unit &V1&.

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?

Check the settings for the sender local currency of consolidation unit
&V1& and specify a value for the source of the local currency code for
which the currency key matches the local currency key &V2& of the
consolidation unit.
You specify the source of the local currency code on the <LS>Master Data
</> tab page.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0791 - Consolidation unit &1: Source of local currency key inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message G0791, which states "Consolidation unit &1: Source of local currency key inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the local currency settings for a specific consolidation unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Local Currency Settings: The local currency key for the consolidation unit does not match the expected settings in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The local currency key is not defined correctly in the master data of the consolidation unit.
  There are discrepancies between the local currency settings in the consolidation unit and the source data (e.g., financial statements, ledgers).
  Changes were made to the currency settings after data was already entered.
  
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the consolidation unit may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to mismatches in currency definitions.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the