How To Fix GP866 - Currency will be automatically set for the prices (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Currency will be automatically set for the prices (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 entered the leading currency
for the prices.

System Response

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP866 - Currency will be automatically set for the prices (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message GP866 indicates that the system is automatically setting the currency for prices in a specific context, usually related to pricing conditions in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM). This message typically arises when there is a mismatch or an issue with the currency settings in the pricing conditions or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency defined in the pricing condition records does not match the currency of the document (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Missing Currency Information: The currency information may not be properly maintained in the relevant master data (e.g., customer master, vendor master, material master).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the pricing procedure that are not aligned with the expected currency settings.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have specific currency settings that conflict with the pricing conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the currency is correctly maintained in the relevant master data records (customer, vendor, material).
  Review Pricing Conditions: Verify the pricing condition records to ensure that the currency is set correctly and matches the document currency.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, review the configuration of the pricing procedure in SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide) to ensure that it is set up correctly for the currencies being used.
  Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it supports the currency being applied.
  Currency Conversion: If applicable, ensure that currency conversion settings are correctly configured to handle different currencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message GP866 may provide additional context or specific details about the issue. You can view this by clicking on the message in the SAP GUI.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on pricing procedures and currency settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GP866 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.