How To Fix GU277 - Activate the 'Display currencies' indicator

GU277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Activate the 'Display currencies' indicator

What causes this issue?

You want to clear currency differences, but you have not activated the
"Currencies" parameter.

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?

Activate the parameter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU277 - Activate the 'Display currencies' indicator ?

  The SAP error message GU277, which states "Activate the 'Display currencies' indicator," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with currency-related settings in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires the 'Display currencies' indicator to be activated for the relevant configuration or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The 'Display currencies' indicator is not activated in the relevant configuration settings for the company code or controlling area.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or change currency settings.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction or report being executed requires the display of multiple currencies, but the system is not set up to handle that.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GU277 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the 'Display currencies' Indicator:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Financial Accounting (New) >