How To Fix GC878 - Reclassification in local and group currency is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Reclassification in local and group currency is not permitted

What causes this issue?

<GL:reclassification>Reclassifications</> in
<GL:local_currency>local</> and <GL:group_currency>group
currency</> are not allowed, as the values can only be selected in one
or the other two currency type.
Acceptable combinations are
local and transaction currency
reporting and transaction currency

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the currency assignment of the <GL:document_type>document type</>
you are using.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC878 - Reclassification in local and group currency is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message GC878, which states "Reclassification in local and group currency is not permitted," typically occurs during the reclassification of financial documents or postings in SAP. This error indicates that the system does not allow reclassification when both local and group currencies are involved in the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Conflict: The error arises when there is an attempt to reclassify amounts that are recorded in both local currency and group currency. SAP has specific rules that prevent this type of reclassification to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or configuration may not allow for reclassification between local and group currencies.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent reclassification in different currency types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the reclassification is being attempted in the same currency type (either local or group currency). If necessary, convert the amounts to the same currency before attempting