How To Fix GC172 - 'Currency split' indicator is not consistent.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: 'Currency split' indicator is not consistent.

What causes this issue?

More than one rule for intercompany eliminations has been assigned to a
document type. Among these rules the 'currency split' indicator
has inconsistent settings.

System Response

The system will use the setting of the first rule.

How to fix this error?

Either:
Maintain the indicator consistently in all of the rules assigned
to a document type.
Or:
Use more document types if different usage is required within the
rules.
The same indicator setting is required for each respective rule,
when assigned to a particular document type.
Then, run the program for each document type.

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 GC172 - 'Currency split' indicator is not consistent. ?

  The SAP error message GC172, which states that the 'Currency split' indicator is not consistent, typically arises in the context of financial postings where there is a mismatch in the currency settings between different components of a transaction. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of documents in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: The error often occurs when the currency settings in the document do not match the settings in the configuration or master data. For example, if a document is being posted in a different currency than what is defined in the controlling area or company code.
  Currency Split Configuration: The currency split indicator may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the settings for currency types in the controlling area or company code are not aligned.
  Document Type Issues: Certain document types may have specific currency settings that are