How To Fix GU293 - In company code/global company &1, currency type &2 compared to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 293

• Message text: In company code/global company &1, currency type &2 compared to &3

What causes this issue?

The system examines the currency types from the base and comparison
ledger and compares the same currency types.
If none of the same currency types exist, the system then compares
matching currency types. An example of matching currency types would be
10 (company code currency) and 60 (company currency).
Differences may result in this comparison as a consequence of currency
translation in document posting.

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?

Check to determine the source of the differences.
&NOTE&
Es wird immer der WShrungstyp des Basis-Ledgers angezeigt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU293 - In company code/global company &1, currency type &2 compared to &3 ?

  The SAP error message GU293 typically indicates a currency type inconsistency in the context of a company code or global company. This error arises when there is a mismatch between the currency types defined in the system for a specific company code or global company.
  Cause:
  The error message GU293 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Currency Type Mismatch: The currency type defined for a transaction or document does not match the expected currency type for the company code or global company.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of currency types in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered data with an incorrect currency type that does not align with the company code settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GU293 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code and verify the currency types defined.
  Ensure that the currency types (e.g., local currency, group currency, transaction currency) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the specific transaction or document that triggered the error. Look for the currency type used and compare it with the expected currency type for the company code.
  If there is a discrepancy, correct the currency type in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the settings for the company code to ensure that the correct currency types are being used.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP system (usually under Financial Accounting settings).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on currency types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and transaction data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to define how different currencies are handled in financial transactions. Common currency types include:
  
  00: Local currency
  10: Group currency
  20: Transaction currency
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining currency types) or OBY6 (for company code settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to currency type issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GU293 error in your SAP system.