How To Fix GH012 - Currency key & is used in the definition of ledger &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GH - Help functions and tools in FI-SL

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Currency key & is used in the definition of ledger &

What causes this issue?

Currency key &V1& has been used for the definition of ledger &V2&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GH012 - Currency key & is used in the definition of ledger & ?

  The SAP error message GH012 indicates that there is an issue with the currency key being used in the definition of a ledger. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the currency settings for a ledger.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Key Definition: The currency key specified in the ledger definition is either not defined in the system or is incorrectly configured.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: The currency settings in the ledger do not match the currency settings in the company code or other related configurations.
  Missing Configuration: The currency key may not be assigned to the ledger in the configuration settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in currency definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 to check the currency settings for the company code and ensure that the currency key is correctly defined.
  Verify that the currency key is assigned to the ledger in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Ledger Definition:
  
  Use transaction code OB37 to review the ledger definition and ensure that the currency key is correctly specified.
  Make sure that the ledger is configured to use the correct currency key that matches the company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings are consistent with the ledger settings. Check the currency settings in the company code configuration (transaction code OBY6).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all currency keys were correctly mapped and defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring ledgers and currency keys.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Define and check currency settings for company codes.
  OB37: Define ledgers and check their configurations.
  OBY6: Company code settings related to currencies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring ledgers and currency settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GH012 error message in SAP.