How To Fix G3686 - Key for 2nd currency is not defined for org. unit &1 in ledger &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Key for 2nd currency is not defined for org. unit &1 in ledger &2

What causes this issue?

Senderledger &V2& conducts values in the 2nd currency. However for
organizational unit &V1& (company code in local tables, company in
global tables) the key of this 2nd currency is not defined in ledger
&V2&.

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?

Maintain the key for the 2nd currency in the sender system for
organizational unit &V1& and ledger &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3686 - Key for 2nd currency is not defined for org. unit &1 in ledger &2 ?

  The SAP error message G3686 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the second currency for a specific organizational unit in a particular ledger. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a second currency, but the necessary configuration has not been set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The second currency is not defined for the specified organizational unit (e.g., company code, controlling area) in the specified ledger.
  Incorrect Ledger Settings: The ledger may not be configured to support a second currency.
  Organizational Unit Issues: The organizational unit may not be properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define G/L Account for Second Currency.
  
  
  Ensure that the second currency is defined for the relevant organizational unit and ledger.
  
  
  
  Define Second Currency:
  
  If the second currency is not defined, you will need to define it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define G/L Account for Second Currency.
  Specify the organizational unit and the second currency.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Ledger Settings:
  
  Ensure that the ledger is configured to allow for a second currency. This can be checked in the ledger settings under:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Unit:
  
  Verify that the organizational unit is correctly set up and that it is assigned to the correct ledger.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining currencies) and OBY6 (for defining company codes) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring currencies and ledgers.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G3686 error and ensure that the second currency is properly defined for the specified organizational unit and ledger.