How To Fix GG002 - You cannot change the currencies

GG002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You cannot change the currencies

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change the currency assignment for ledger &V1&.
However, the ledger already contains transaction data.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to change the currency assignment, you must first
delete the transaction data for ledger &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG002 - You cannot change the currencies ?

  The SAP error message GG002, which states "You cannot change the currencies," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or master data where currency settings are involved. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to change the currency of a document, master data, or configuration settings that are not allowed to be modified after certain conditions have been met.
  Causes of Error GG002
  
  
  Currency Locking: The currency for a document or master data may be locked after it has been posted or saved. This is common in financial documents where the currency is set at the time of posting.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may restrict changes to currency fields after specific transactions have been executed.
  
  
  Document Status: If the document is in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed, posted, or archived), you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Cross-Company Code Transactions: If you are trying to