How To Fix GP865 - Currency for the costs will automatically be set (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 865

• Message text: Currency for the costs will automatically be set (see long text)

What causes this issue?

In controlling area &V1&, you are copying from version &V2& to version
&V3&. During this process, you have not specified the leading currency
for the costs.

System Response

The system sets the controlling area currency as the leading currency
for the costs.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP865 - Currency for the costs will automatically be set (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message GP865 typically relates to issues with currency settings in the context of cost planning or budgeting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is automatically setting the currency for costs, which may not align with the user's expectations or the configuration of the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The error often arises when there is a mismatch in the currency settings for the cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders. This can happen if the currency for the planning version or the controlling area is not properly defined.
  Master Data Issues: If the master data for cost centers, internal orders, or other relevant objects does not have the correct currency settings, it can lead to this error.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may have a different currency setting than what is expected or required for the transaction.
  Data Entry: Users may be entering costs in a currency