How To Fix OM476 - Do not set 'currType from FI' and 'currType from CO' the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Do not set 'currType from FI' and 'currType from CO' the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM476 - Do not set 'currType from FI' and 'currType from CO' the same ?

  The SAP error message OM476, which states "Do not set 'currType from FI' and 'currType from CO' the same," typically occurs in the context of configuring controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) settings in SAP. This error arises when the currency types for both FI and CO are set to the same value, which is not allowed in SAP's configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The currency type for Financial Accounting (FI) is set to be the same as the currency type for Controlling (CO). 
  In SAP, FI and CO have different currency types to ensure that financial reporting and internal controlling can operate independently and accurately.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the currency types for FI and CO are configured differently. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for controlling and financial accounting. This can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Financial Accounting (New) ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies.
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Controlling ? Cost Element Accounting ? Master Data ? Define Currency Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Currency Type Settings:
  
  Review the currency type settings for both FI and CO.
  Ensure that the currency type for FI (e.g., 10 for company code currency) is not the same as the currency type for CO (e.g., 20 for controlling area currency).
  
  
  
  Modify Currency Types:
  
  If they are the same, change one of them to a different currency type that is appropriate for your organization's accounting practices.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration by performing the transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Currency Types in SAP:
  
  Currency types are used in SAP to differentiate between various currencies used in financial transactions. Common currency types include:
  
  10: Company Code Currency
  20: Controlling Area Currency
  30: Group Currency
  
  
  Each currency type serves a specific purpose and is used in different contexts within the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues or need further assistance, consult the SAP Help Portal or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the currency types for FI and CO are set correctly, you should be able to resolve the OM476 error and continue with your SAP operations without further issues.