How To Fix KT280 - Company code and controlling area must use currency & .

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Company code and controlling area must use currency & .

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE RKS_0018 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
&NOTE&
INCLUDE RKS_0016 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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?

Ensure that company code and controlling area record the same currency.
Assign only company codes using currency &V1& or avoid changing the
currency in the controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT280 - Company code and controlling area must use currency & . ?

  The SAP error message KT280 indicates that there is a mismatch between the currency settings of the company code and the controlling area. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves both the company code and the controlling area, but they are set up with different currencies.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The company code is configured to use a different currency than the controlling area. Each company code in SAP can have its own local currency, while the controlling area can have its own controlling currency.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the configuration for either the company code or the controlling area may not align properly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT280 error, you need to ensure that the currency settings for the company code and the controlling area are consistent. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Company Code Currency:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Select the relevant company code and check its currency settings. Note the local currency.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Currency:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Define Controlling Area).
  Select the relevant controlling area and check its currency settings. Note the controlling currency.
  
  
  
  Align Currencies:
  
  If the currencies do not match, you will need to either change the currency of the company code or the controlling area to ensure they are the same.
  If you need to change the currency of the company code, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or financial team, as changing the currency can have significant implications.
  
  
  
  Recheck Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the transaction again that previously resulted in the KT280 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, there are typically three types of currencies: local currency (company code currency), group currency, and transaction currency. Ensure that the relevant currencies are set correctly.
  Impact of Changes: Changing the currency settings can affect financial reporting and historical data. It is advisable to perform such changes during a maintenance window and after thorough testing.
  Documentation: Always refer to SAP documentation or consult with an SAP expert for detailed guidance on configuration changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KT280 error and ensure that your company code and controlling area are properly aligned in terms of currency settings.