How To Fix GG030 - You cannot change the country and currency of global company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: You cannot change the country and currency of global company &

What causes this issue?

Data has already been posted to ledger &V2& for global company &V1&.
To ensure that data is consistent, you can no longer change the
company currency and the country of the company.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG030 - You cannot change the country and currency of global company & ?

  The SAP error message GG030 indicates that you are attempting to change the country or currency of a global company, which is not allowed in the system. This restriction is in place because changing the country or currency can have significant implications for financial reporting, legal compliance, and data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Global Company Configuration: The global company is a central organizational unit in SAP that consolidates financial data from various company codes. Changing the country or currency can disrupt this consolidation.
  Data Integrity: Changing these parameters could lead to inconsistencies in financial data, as transactions and reports are often tied to specific currencies and countries.
  Legal and Compliance Issues: Different countries have different legal requirements for financial reporting, and changing the country could violate these regulations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a New Global Company: If you need to change the country or currency, the recommended approach is to create a new global company with the desired settings. You can then migrate the necessary data from the old global company to the new one.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on how to handle changes to global company settings.
  Check Configuration Settings: Ensure that you are not inadvertently trying to change the country or currency in a way that violates SAP's restrictions. Review your configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OX15 (for company code settings) or OX16 (for global company settings) to review and manage your company configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific instructions related to error GG030. SAP Notes often provide detailed solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing in Development Environment: Before making any changes in the production environment, test the changes in a development or sandbox environment to ensure that they do not lead to further issues.
  
  If you continue to face challenges, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.