How To Fix GH057 - Currency settings for the general ledger are incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Currency settings for the general ledger are incorrect

What causes this issue?

An inconsistency exists in the Customizing settings for the Flexible
General Ledger.

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?

In Customizing, check your currency settings for the General Ledger.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GH057 - Currency settings for the general ledger are incorrect ?

  The SAP error message GH057 indicates that there are issues with the currency settings for the general ledger (G/L) in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the currency settings in the G/L account do not match the settings defined in the company code or when there are inconsistencies in the currency configuration.
  Causes of GH057 Error
  
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: The currency settings for the G/L account may not match the currency settings defined for the company code.
  Missing Currency Configuration: The G/L account may not have been configured with the appropriate currency settings.
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type may not support the currency settings being used.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency type (e.g., local currency, group currency) may not be correctly set up for the G/L account.
  
  Solutions to GH057 Error
  
  
  Check G/L Account Settings:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00).
  Verify that the currency settings (local currency, group currency) are correctly defined for the G/L account.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings (transaction code OBY6).
  Ensure that the currency settings for the company code are consistent with the G/L account.
  
  
  
  Adjust Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types used in the G/L account are correctly configured and supported by the account type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting (FI) to ensure that the settings are correctly aligned.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any customizations or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not affecting the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform test transactions to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Company Code Global Settings
  OB22: Define G/L Account for Company Code
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on G/L account settings and currency configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to currency settings and the GH057 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GH057 error and ensure that your currency settings for the general ledger are correctly configured.