How To Fix G00676 - Wrong group currency &1 instead of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 676

• Message text: Wrong group currency &1 instead of &2

What causes this issue?

The current data line contains &V1& as currency key for group currency.
However the actual currency of the consolidation group concerned is
&V2&.

System Response

The current data record has no errors and can not be written.

How to fix this error?

Enter the correct group currency in all data lines.
Alternatively you can also do without the group currency entry. In this
case the correct currency key is automatically set up by the system.

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 G00676 - Wrong group currency &1 instead of &2 ?

  The SAP error message G00676 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected group currency and the actual group currency being used in a transaction. This typically occurs in financial transactions where the system expects a specific currency but finds a different one.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The group currency may not be correctly configured in the company code settings or in the controlling area.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered a transaction with the wrong currency.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts or cost centers may not be set up correctly, leading to a mismatch in currency.
  Currency Type Settings: The currency type settings in the system may not align with the expected group currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the company code and controlling area to ensure that the correct group currency is set up.
  Go to the transaction code OB22 to check the currency settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the correct currency is being used.
  If the transaction was entered incorrectly, correct the currency in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant accounts or cost centers to ensure that they are set up with the correct group currency.
  Use transaction codes like FS00 (for G/L accounts) or KS01 (for cost centers) to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Currency Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency type settings are correctly defined in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling currency-related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB22 - Configure company code currency settings.
  FS00 - Manage G/L account master data.
  KS01 - Create cost center master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering the correct currency in transactions to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.