How To Fix GI537 - Document type does not require transaction currency

GI537 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Document type does not require transaction currency

What causes this issue?

A transaction currency is not provided for the document type used.

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 do not enter a transaction currency or use a different document
type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI537 - Document type does not require transaction currency ?

  The SAP error message GI537 ("Document type does not require transaction currency") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document types that are not configured to handle transaction currencies. This error can arise in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used does not require a transaction currency. This is often the case for document types that are set up for local currency transactions only.
  
  
  Transaction Currency Settings: The settings for the specific document type in the configuration may not allow for transaction currencies, leading to this error when a transaction currency is attempted to be used.
  
  
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being processed may not be appropriate for the document type selected, especially if it involves foreign currency transactions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GI537 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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