How To Fix G0797 - Consolidation unit &1: obsolete entry for sender local currency

G0797 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Consolidation unit &1: obsolete entry for sender local currency

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 a value for the sender local currency on the <LS>
Master Data</> tab page.
On the <LS>Methods</> tab page, you have set the <LS>Entry in group
currency</> indicator.
The local currency for consolidation unit &V1& and the group currency
have different currency keys. In this case, you must not specify a value
for the sender local currency under the settings stated above because
the system manages the local currency with zero values.

System Response

The settings for consolidation unit &V1& are inconsistent and cannot be
saved.

How to fix this error?

Do not specify a value for the sender local currency for consolidation
unit &V1&. (You specify the sender local currency on the <LS>Master Data
</> tab page.)

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 G0797 - Consolidation unit &1: obsolete entry for sender local currency ?

  The SAP error message G0797, which states "Consolidation unit &1: obsolete entry for sender local currency," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the local currency settings for a consolidation unit, specifically that there is an obsolete or outdated entry for the sender's local currency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Currency Entries: The error usually arises when there are entries in the system that reference a local currency that is no longer valid or has been changed.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the consolidation unit or the local currency settings may lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the currency settings, it may lead to obsolete entries.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the consolidation unit may not be updated correctly, leading to discrepancies in currency settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency