How To Fix GK890 - Group currency translation not allowed with document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Group currency translation not allowed with document type &1

What causes this issue?

You can only select the Translate Group Currency flag if the document
type has posting level 01 or 10, and if the document type posts in
group currency and at least one more currency (transaction or local
currency).

System Response

Your settings cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Either deselect the flag, or select the currency indicators as
documented.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK890 - Group currency translation not allowed with document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message GK890, which states "Group currency translation not allowed with document type &1," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and reporting when there is an attempt to perform a currency translation for a document type that is not permitted for such operations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type specified in the error message (&1) is not configured to allow group currency translations. Certain document types may be restricted from performing currency translations due to business rules or system settings.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for currency translation for the specific document type. This could be due to settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the controlling (CO) module.
  
  
  Missing Group Currency: The company code or the relevant master data may not have a defined group currency, which is necessary for performing currency translations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the SAP system (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Verify if the document type in question is allowed for group currency translation. If not, you may need to adjust the settings or use a different document type that supports currency translation.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly configured with a group currency. You can check this in the company code settings (Transaction Code: OX02).
  If the group currency is not set, you may need to define it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Financial Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing document type settings or company code configurations, consult with your finance team or SAP functional consultant to ensure compliance with business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the currency translation works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency translation and document types for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (Document Type Configuration), OX02 (Company Code Configuration), and others that may assist in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK890 error and implement a solution to resolve it.