How To Fix GK893 - Unable to post in more than one local currency (&1 in &2, &3 in &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Unable to post in more than one local currency (&1 in &2, &3 in &4)

What causes this issue?

Values are being posted in
<DS:GLOS.3526B7A4AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>local currency</>. The
document contains two or more
<DS:GLOS.3528EBD4E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>consolidation units</> which
have different local currencies: unit &V1& uses currency &V2& and unit
&V3& uses currency &V4&.

System Response

The document cannot be posted

How to fix this error?

In order to post a document in local currency with more than one
consolidation unit, these units must all use the same local currency.

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 GK893 - Unable to post in more than one local currency (&1 in &2, &3 in &4) ?

  The SAP error message GK893 "Unable to post in more than one local currency (&1 in &2, &3 in &4)" typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves multiple local currencies in a way that is not allowed by the system configuration. This error is often related to the handling of currency types in financial postings, particularly in the context of local currencies and group currencies.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Local Currencies: The error indicates that the system is trying to post a transaction that involves more than one local currency. This can happen if the company code is set up to use multiple local currencies, but the transaction is attempting to post amounts in different local currencies simultaneously.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the company code or the currency settings may not allow for transactions to be posted in multiple local currencies.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being posted may not support multiple local currencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Details: Review the transaction details to ensure that you are not inadvertently trying to post amounts in different local currencies. Ensure that all amounts are in the same local currency.
  Review Company Code Settings: Check the configuration of the company code in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the currencies you are trying to post.
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger Accounting ? Currencies ? Define Currencies and verify the settings.
  
  
  Use Correct Currency: If you need to post in a specific local currency, ensure that you are using the correct currency code and that it matches the local currency defined for the company code.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling currency postings in your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple users.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: Understand the different currency types in SAP, such as local currency, group currency, and transaction currency.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as FB01 (Post Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to post in the relevant currencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK893 error and implement a solution to resolve it.