How To Fix KT276 - Differing currencies: & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 276

• Message text: Differing currencies: & - &

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE RKS_0018 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You want to use currency type &V1&. The SAP System determined the
company codes assigned to controlling area &V2& and the relevant
currencies. One discrepancy occurred in one of the currencies.
&NOTE&
A precondition for currency type "10" is that all company codes
assigned to the controlling area must use the same currency.
A precondition for currency types "40" and "50" is that all company
codes assigned to the controlling area must belong to the same country
or use the same hard currency or index-based currency.
A precondition for currency type "60" is that all company codes must
belong to the same company or all the companies must use the same
currency.

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?

Change the currency type or the currency settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT276 - Differing currencies: & - & ?

  The SAP error message KT276 ("Differing currencies: & - &") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when there is a mismatch in the currency settings between different components of a transaction. This error indicates that the system has detected that the currencies involved in the transaction do not match, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the transaction involves multiple currencies, and the system is unable to reconcile them. For example, if a cost center is set up in one currency (e.g., USD) and the transaction is being processed in another currency (e.g., EUR), this error will occur.
  Master Data Configuration: The master data for cost centers, internal orders, or other relevant objects may have different currency settings.
  Transaction Currency vs. Company Code Currency: The currency used in the transaction may differ from the currency defined for the company code or the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings for the cost center, internal order, or any other relevant master data. Ensure that they are consistent and match the currency of the transaction.
  Adjust Transaction Currency: If possible, adjust the transaction to use the same currency as the cost center or internal order.
  Use Currency Conversion: If the transaction must be processed in a different currency, ensure that the system is set up to handle currency conversion correctly. This may involve configuring exchange rates in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the controlling area and company code to ensure that they are set up correctly for multi-currency transactions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling currency-related issues in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center), KO01 (Create Internal Order), or KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to review and adjust settings.
  Currency Types: Understand the different currency types in SAP, such as transaction currency, local currency, and group currency, to better manage currency-related issues.
  Exchange Rate Maintenance: Ensure that exchange rates are maintained correctly in the system using transaction code OB08.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.