How To Fix G00811 - Local currencies of units &1 (&2) and &3 (&4) differ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Local currencies of units &1 (&2) and &3 (&4) differ

What causes this issue?

When posting in local currency to different consolidation units, the
local currencies of these consolidation units must be the same. In this
case you are posting to consolidation units &V1& and &V3&, but they
have different local currencies: &V2& and &V4&.

System Response

The entry cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

If an entry must be made in local currency, specify consolidation units
with the same local currencies. Otherwise, choose a document type that
does not post in local currency.

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 G00811 - Local currencies of units &1 (&2) and &3 (&4) differ ?

  The SAP error message G00811 indicates that there is a mismatch in the local currencies of the units involved in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the local currency of the first unit (identified by &1 and &2) is different from the local currency of the second unit (identified by &3 and &4). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a document, create a report, or perform a transaction that involves multiple currencies.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The local currencies for the units involved in the transaction are set differently in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the involved units (e.g., cost centers, profit centers, or other organizational units) may have been configured with different local currencies.
  Transaction Data: The transaction data being processed may involve units that are not compatible due to differing local currencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the units involved in the transaction. Ensure that the local currencies are consistent across the relevant units. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., cost center, profit center) and checking the currency settings.
  
  
  Adjust Currency Settings: If you find discrepancies, you may need to adjust the currency settings for one or both of the units to ensure they match. This may involve changing the local currency in the master data configuration.
  
  
  Transaction Review: If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction details to ensure that all units involved are correctly set up and that their currencies align.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related issues in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for checking and updating master data, such as:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  KP06: Cost Center Planning
  
  
  Currency Types: Understand the different types of currencies in SAP (e.g., local currency, group currency, and transaction currency) and how they interact.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to currency management, which can be found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G00811 error message in SAP.