How To Fix GLFLEX009 - Currency type cannot be changed

GLFLEX009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLFLEX - Flexible G/L Customizing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Currency type cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

Data has already been posted in ledger &V1&. You can no longer change
the currency types since this would cause data inconsistencies.

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?

If you need to change the currency types, contact your SAP consultant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GLFLEX009 - Details

• The SAP error message GLFLEX009, which states "Currency type cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (G/L) accounts. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the currency type of a G/L account that is not allowed due to certain restrictions or settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Restrictions: The currency type for a G/L account is defined during its creation and can be set to specific types (e.g., local currency, group currency, or hard currency). Once set, changing the currency type is generally restricted to maintain data integrity.
  Document Type: The error may arise when trying to post a document with a different currency type than what is defined for the G/L account.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to currency types for certain accounts or under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check G/L Account Settings: Review