How To Fix KE/AD242 - Currency type &1 is not allowed in operating concern &2

KE/AD242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Currency type &1 is not allowed in operating concern &2

What causes this issue?

While processing a document in Profitability Analysis, the system
encountered an invalid currency type &v1& for operating concern &v2&.

System Response

The document cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD242 - Currency type &1 is not allowed in operating concern &2 ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD242 "Currency type &1 is not allowed in operating concern &2" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the currency settings in the operating concern configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Configuration: The operating concern is configured to allow only specific currency types (e.g., transaction currency, group currency, etc.). If you attempt to post or analyze data using a currency type that is not permitted in the operating concern, this error will be triggered.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer or vendor master records) may be set up with a currency type that is not allowed in the operating concern.
  Transaction Data: The transaction data being processed may involve a currency type that is not configured for the operating concern.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Operating Concern Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern