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


GK890 - Overview

  • 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

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  • 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.


GK890 - Details

  • 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

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