How To Fix GI514 - Internal error: Unauthorized currency combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Internal error: Unauthorized currency combination

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in currency conversion. Presumably, you want to post
to a ledger for which the system cannot calculate the group currency
amount from the local currency.

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?

Please check the currency conversion table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI514 - Internal error: Unauthorized currency combination ?

  The SAP error message GI514 "Internal error: Unauthorized currency combination" typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a transaction involving a currency combination that is not authorized or configured in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM).
  Causes:
  
  Currency Configuration: The currency combination used in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to missing configuration in the currency settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform transactions involving the specified currency combination.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as vendor, customer, or material master) may not have the required currency settings.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the currencies that can be used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the exchange rate types and ensure that the currency combination is defined.
  Verify that the currencies involved in the transaction are set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 or SU01 to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to work with the specified currency combination.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or material) to ensure that the currency settings are correct. You can use transaction codes like XK03 for vendor master or FD03 for customer master.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to investigate any underlying authorization issues or system configurations that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the specific transaction type being used to ensure that it allows the currency combination in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs or system logs for additional details that may help diagnose the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for currency configuration and authorization management for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.