How To Fix GC108 - Local currency cannot be changed to '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Local currency cannot be changed to '&'

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.local_currency>local currency</> of a
<DS:GLOS.company>company</> cannot be changed if values for the company
already exist.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC108 - Local currency cannot be changed to '&' ?

  The SAP error message GC108, which states "Local currency cannot be changed to '&'", typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the local currency of a company code or a controlling area in a way that is not permitted by the system. This error is often related to the configuration of the financial settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The local currency for a company code or controlling area is defined during its creation and cannot be changed afterward. This is a fundamental design in SAP to maintain data integrity.
  Transaction Type: The error may occur when trying to perform a transaction that requires a different local currency than what is currently set.
  Data Consistency: Changing the local currency could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data, which is why SAP restricts this action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Company Code Settings: Check the settings of the company code or controlling area to confirm the current