How To Fix GI806 - Country $ does not store a hard currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Country $ does not store a hard currency

What causes this issue?

In internal program processing, the hard currency should be determined
for country &V1&. However, a hard currency is not defined in the
Customizing settings for country &V1&.
This error occurred during the currency determination for ledger &V2&
and company code / global company &V3&.

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?

Maintain the hard currency for country &V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI806 - Country $ does not store a hard currency ?

  The SAP error message GI806 indicates that the country specified does not have a hard currency defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with currency conversions or when trying to post transactions that require a hard currency.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hard Currency Configuration: The country in question does not have a hard currency set up in the SAP system. Hard currencies are typically stable currencies that are widely accepted for international transactions (e.g., USD, EUR).
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code used in the transaction may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the company code or the relevant financial documents may not be properly configured to include hard currency settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Country Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Hard Currency).
  Verify if the country in question has a hard currency defined. If not, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the company code and other relevant master data (like vendor or customer master records) are correctly configured to include hard currency settings.
  You can check this in the transaction codes BP (Business Partner) or FK02 (Vendor) / FD02 (Customer).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction data to ensure that the correct country code and currency are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on currency settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Hard Currency: A hard currency is a currency that is widely accepted around the world and is considered stable. It is often used in international transactions.
  Currency Configuration: Proper configuration of currencies in SAP is crucial for accurate financial reporting and transaction processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22, BP, FK02, and FD02 for managing currency and master data settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GI806 error and ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured for the specified country.