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How To Fix GI811 - Error in currency determination: no controlling area for the company code


GI811 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GI - FI-SL update

  • Message number: 811

  • Message text: Error in currency determination: no controlling area for the company code

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  • What causes this issue?

    You assigned company code &V3& and currency type &V2& to ledger &V1& at
    the same time.
    Assignment of a controlling area to company code &V3& is required for
    currency type &V2&.
    Yet a controlling area has not been assigned to company code &V3&.

    System Response

    Currency type &V2& set up in the ledger cannot be determined. The
    posting is rejected.

    How to fix this error?

    Either undo the assignment of company code &V3& to ledger &V1&
    <DS:TRAN.GCL2>Ledger maintenance</>
    or assign a controlling area to company code &V3&.
    <DS:TRAN.OKKP>Controlling area maintenance</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GI811 - Details

  • The SAP error message GI811, which states "Error in currency determination: no controlling area for the company code," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the controlling area and company code in the SAP system. This error is related to the integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
    
    Cause: Missing Configuration: The controlling area is not assigned to the company code in the system. Each company code must be linked to a controlling area for proper cost accounting. Incorrect Settings: The controlling area may not be properly configured to allow for the currency determination process. Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area might be inactive or not properly set up in the system. Multiple Company Codes: If multiple company codes are involved, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
    Solution: To resolve the GI811 error, follow these steps: Check Company Code and Controlling Area Assignment: Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate

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