How To Fix LR266 - Currency not permitted for activity allocation or statistical key figure

LR266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Currency not permitted for activity allocation or statistical key figure

What causes this issue?

You have entered a currency in combination with an activity allocation
or a statistical key figure. This is not permitted however.

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?

Delete the currency or check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR266 - Currency not permitted for activity allocation or statistical key figure ?

  The SAP error message LR266, which states "Currency not permitted for activity allocation or statistical key figure," typically occurs when there is an issue with the currency settings in the context of activity allocation or statistical key figures in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Configuration: The currency used in the activity allocation or statistical key figure is not allowed or not configured in the system. This can happen if the currency is not defined in the controlling area or if it is not set up correctly in the relevant master data.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center, internal order, or other relevant objects may not have the correct currency settings.
  
  
  Transaction Currency: The transaction being processed may be in a currency that is not compatible with the settings in the controlling area or the specific activity type.
  
  
  Currency Type: The currency type