How To Fix KCM050 - The currency of company codes &1 and &3 is not the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KCM - Change Management

• Message number: 050

• Message text: The currency of company codes &1 and &3 is not the same

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a cost center or business process, belonging to
company code &V1& with currency &V2&, to company code &V3& with
currency &V4&. As the two currencies are different, the assignment
cannot be changed.

System Response

It is not possible to change the company code as no currency
translations are currently being executed. The object is excluded from
further processing.

How to fix this error?

Instead of choosing company code &V3& you could choose a different
company code with currency &V2& from the original company code &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KCM050 - The currency of company codes &1 and &3 is not the same ?

  The SAP error message KCM050 indicates that there is a currency mismatch between two company codes involved in a transaction or process. Specifically, it means that the currency of company code &1 is different from the currency of company code &3. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during intercompany transactions, financial postings, or when consolidating financial statements.
  Cause:
  
  Different Currencies: The primary cause of this error is that the two company codes are set up with different local currencies in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the company code settings, where one company code is defined with a different currency than expected.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require both company codes to be in the same currency, which is not the case here.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the menu path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Verify the currency settings for both company codes involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are set to the same currency if they are meant to be used together.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction:
  
  If the currencies are different and it is intended, you may need to adjust the transaction to ensure that it is compatible with the currency settings. This could involve converting amounts to the same currency or using a different company code that matches the currency.
  
  
  
  Intercompany Transactions:
  
  If this error arises during intercompany transactions, ensure that the intercompany settings are correctly configured to handle currency differences, if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling currency issues in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Currency Conversion:
  
  If necessary, consider using currency conversion functions or tools within SAP to convert amounts to the appropriate currency before processing the transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, FB01, F-02, and others that may be involved in financial postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to currency handling in your version of SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to view and modify company code settings.
  
  By addressing the currency mismatch and ensuring that both company codes are configured correctly, you should be able to resolve the KCM050 error.