How To Fix GC235 - Currency translation blocked for company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Currency translation blocked for company &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC235 - Currency translation blocked for company & ?

  The SAP error message GC235, which states "Currency translation blocked for company &," typically occurs during the currency translation process in SAP, particularly in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform currency translation for a specific company code due to certain settings or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Currency Translation Blocked: The company code may be set to block currency translation. This can happen if the translation is not allowed for the specific period or if the settings in the controlling area or company code are not configured correctly.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for currency translation may not be set up in the system. This includes missing translation methods or incorrect settings in the currency translation configuration.
  
  
  Period Lock: The financial period for which the currency translation is being attempted may be locked. This can happen if the period is closed for posting or if there are restrictions on currency translation for that period.
  
  
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type being used may not be valid or may not have been defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings: Review the settings for the company code in the configuration. Ensure that currency translation is allowed for the relevant periods and that the necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  Review Currency Translation Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for currency translation (Transaction Code: OB22 or similar) and ensure that the translation methods and parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  Unlock Period: If the financial period is locked, you may need to unlock it or ensure that the currency translation is allowed for that period. This can be done through the period closing settings in the financial module.
  
  
  Check Currency Types: Verify that the currency types being used are correctly defined and that they correspond to the currencies in your master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (for currency translation settings), OBA7 (for currency types), and others that may be relevant to your configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error GC235, as they may provide specific fixes or patches that address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.