How To Fix GC880 - Currency for this subgroup or document type is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Currency for this subgroup or document type is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The <GL:document_type>document type</> &V1& has a <DS:DE.RLEVL>posting
level</> greater than 1 so <GL:eliminating_entry>eliminating</> and
<GL:consolidation_entry>consolidation entries</> should be posted in
<GL:local_currency>local currency</>.
Since this is only allowed in a local currency group, the currency of
the <GL:subgroup>subgroup</> &V2& being used must differ from the
ledger currency.
There are two possible causes:
The document type posts in local currency instead of group currency
You chose an incorrect subgroup

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Please check the currency assignment of the document type
or the subgroup to be posted to

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC880 - Currency for this subgroup or document type is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message GC880, which states "Currency for this subgroup or document type is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document types and currency settings in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Configuration: The currency used in the transaction does not match the allowed currencies for the specified document type or subgroup. This can happen if the currency is not defined in the configuration settings for that particular document type.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Each document type in SAP can have specific settings regarding which currencies are allowed. If the currency of the transaction does not align with these settings, the error will be triggered.
  
  
  Subgroup Restrictions: If the transaction is associated with a specific subgroup (like a specific vendor or customer group), there may be restrictions on which currencies can be used for that subgroup.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type