How To Fix GC180 - Currency difference item not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Currency difference item not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC180 - Currency difference item not maintained ?

  The SAP error message GC180 ("Currency difference item not maintained") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with foreign currency transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding currency difference item for a transaction that involves currency conversion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The currency difference account is not configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for currency differences in the relevant company code or chart of accounts are not maintained.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assigned for currency differences may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be set up to handle currency differences properly.
  Foreign Currency Valuation: If foreign currency valuation is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error when trying to post transactions that involve currency differences.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction