How To Fix KI298 - Change currency update in controlling area &.

KI298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Change currency update in controlling area &.

What causes this issue?

Assignment of company codes with different currencies is permitted for
controlling area &V1&. In addition CO documents can only be updated in
controlling area currency for fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

If the company code and controlling area have different currencies, the
CO documents must be always updated in all currencies.

How to fix this error?

Activate the "All currencies" indicator for controlling area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI298 - Change currency update in controlling area &. ?

  The SAP error message KI298, which states "Change currency update in controlling area &," typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when there is an issue related to currency settings in the controlling area. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as inconsistencies in currency settings, changes in currency types, or issues with the configuration of the controlling area.
  Causes:
  
  Currency Type Mismatch: The currency type used in the transaction does not match the currency settings defined in the controlling area.
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be properly configured to handle the currency types being used.
  Changes in Currency Settings: If there have been recent changes to the currency settings in the controlling area, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transaction Currency Issues: The transaction being processed may involve a currency that is not allowed or not defined in the controlling area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area