How To Fix GC813 - For company &, standardizing entry only possible in group currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 813

• Message text: For company &, standardizing entry only possible in group currency

What causes this issue?

You tried to post to a <GL:company>company</> with
<DS:DE.RLEVL>posting level</> 1 which was entered in
<GL:group_currency>group currency</>.

System Response

In this case <GL:standardizing_entry>standardizing entries</> must also
be posted in group currency.

How to fix this error?

Please indicate the appropriate <GL:document_type>document type</> in
the document type definition with the account assignment in group
currency.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC813 - For company &, standardizing entry only possible in group currency ?

  The SAP error message GC813 indicates that there is an issue with currency conversion or entry in a financial transaction. Specifically, it states that standardizing entries is only possible in the group currency for the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, especially when dealing with multiple currencies.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The company code may be set up with a local currency and a group currency, and the transaction is trying to post in a currency that is not the group currency.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require that entries be made in the group currency, but the system is receiving entries in a different currency.
  Missing Currency Conversion: If the transaction is in a foreign currency, the system may not have the necessary exchange rate information to convert it to the group currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings for the company code in the SAP configuration. Ensure that the group currency is correctly defined and that the local currency is set up properly.
  Use Group Currency: When entering transactions, ensure that you are using the group currency if the system requires it. If you are entering amounts in a different currency, consider converting them to the group currency first.
  Update Exchange Rates: If the transaction involves foreign currency, ensure that the exchange rates are up to date in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates (e.g., OB08).
  Review Transaction Type: Check if the transaction type you are using allows for entries in the local currency or if it mandates entries in the group currency. Adjust your entry accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and OX15 (Define Company Code).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions in the specified currencies.
  Testing: If changes are made to currency settings or exchange rates, conduct tests in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.