How To Fix GK198 - Local currency of cons unit & is not maintained


GK198 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 198

  • Message text: Local currency of cons unit & is not maintained

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  • What causes this issue?

    The master data of consolidation unit &V1& does not show a 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?

    Go to the master data for consolidation unit &V1& in Customizing and
    enter the local currency.

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GK198 - Details

  • The SAP error message GK198, which states "Local currency of cons unit & is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when there is an issue with the local currency settings for a controlling unit (such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center).
    
    Cause: Missing Local Currency Configuration: The local currency for the controlling unit (cons unit) has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the controlling unit was created without specifying a local currency. Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the controlling unit may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of a local currency. Currency Type Issues: There may be issues related to the currency type settings in the system, which can affect how currencies are assigned to various units.
    Solution: Maintain Local Currency: Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., OX19 for controlling area settings). Check the settings

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