How To Fix GU261 - Ledger 0 stores currency &, but ledger & stores currency &

GU261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Ledger 0 stores currency &, but ledger & stores currency &

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GU261 - Details

• The SAP error message GU261 indicates a currency inconsistency between different ledgers in the system. Specifically, it means that one ledger (Ledger 0) is configured to store transactions in a certain currency, while another ledger (Ledger &) is configured to store transactions in a different currency. This inconsistency can lead to issues when trying to post transactions or generate reports that involve both ledgers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the ledgers involved have been set up with different currencies. For example, Ledger 0 might be set to store transactions in USD, while Ledger & is set to store transactions in EUR.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data configuration, such as the company code or the chart of accounts, which can lead to this error.
  Transaction Posting: Attempting to post a transaction that involves both ledgers without proper currency alignment can trigger this error.
  
  
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