How To Fix GK842 - Cons unit & only permits posting in group currency

GK842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Cons unit & only permits posting in group currency

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post to <DS:GLOS.consolidation_unit>consolidation
unit</> &V1& using posting level 01, 02 or 10, although the unit only
accepts <DS:GLOS.group_currency>group currency.</>

System Response

In this case, the minimum requirement is that the entries be posted in
group currency.

How to fix this error?

In document type definition, flag the relevant
<DS:GLOS.document_type>document type</> &V2& for posting in group
currency.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK842 - Cons unit & only permits posting in group currency ?

  The SAP error message GK842 indicates that there is an issue with the posting of a document in a currency that is not allowed for the specified account or transaction type. Specifically, it states that the posting can only be done in the group currency, which is typically the currency used for consolidated financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The account or transaction type may be configured to only allow postings in the group currency. This can happen if the company code is set up to use a specific currency for certain types of transactions.
  Document Currency: The document you are trying to post may be in a currency that is not permitted for the account or transaction type.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the relevant accounts may not be set up to allow postings in the currency you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Currency: Ensure that the currency of the document you