How To Fix KE473 - Currency type is not allowed for actual data update

KE473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Currency type is not allowed for actual data update

What causes this issue?

While updating actual data in Profitability Analysis, the system tried
to read the currency information from the FI/CO document. It read the
currency type "&v1&", but this currency type is not allowed.

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

There is probably an inconsistency in the FI/CO document. The error
occurred in the sender document &v2& in the line &v3&. The activity
is "&v4&".

System Response

Profitability Analysis cannot be updated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator or SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE473 - Currency type is not allowed for actual data update ?

  The SAP error message KE473 ("Currency type is not allowed for actual data update") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post actual data to a cost center or internal order that is configured to use a specific currency type that does not allow for actual data updates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Configuration: The currency type you are trying to use for the actual data update is not allowed based on the configuration in the controlling area or the specific cost object (like cost center or internal order).
  Transaction Type: The transaction type you are using may not support the currency type you are trying to post.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the cost center or internal order may not be set up to allow the currency type you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Settings:
  
  Go to the controlling area settings and check the allowed currency types