How To Fix GH073 - Incorrect currency setting for company code & and currency type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Incorrect currency setting for company code & and currency type &

What causes this issue?

An incorrect currency setting for company code &V1& and currency type
&V2& exists. The ledger in question is &V3& and the valuation approach
is "&V4&".

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?

Check your currency settings in Customizing.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GH073 - Incorrect currency setting for company code & and currency type & ?

  The SAP error message GH073 indicates that there is an incorrect currency setting for a specific company code and currency type. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the currency settings within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency settings for the company code may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the currency type is not defined for the company code or if the currency type is not compatible with the transactions being processed.
  Missing Currency Type: The currency type being used in the transaction may not be assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry where an incorrect currency type is being used for a transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the company code or the relevant financial documents may not have the correct currency settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (Define Currency Types) and verify that the currency type is correctly defined for the company code in question.
  Ensure that the currency type is assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (Edit Company Code Data) to check the currency settings for the specific company code. Ensure that the correct local currency and any additional currencies are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the currency type being used is valid and corresponds to the settings in the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data (such as vendor, customer, or material master) associated with the transaction has the correct currency settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If necessary, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to differentiate between various currencies used in financial transactions (e.g., local currency, transaction currency, etc.).
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22, OBY6, and others that may help in checking and configuring currency settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GH073 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.