How To Fix RTC_CT_01221 - Enter local amount before entering group currency amount

RTC_CT_01221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_CT_01 - Real consolidation - currency translation

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Enter local amount before entering group currency amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_CT_01221 - Enter local amount before entering group currency amount ?

  The SAP error message RTC_CT_01221, which states "Enter local amount before entering group currency amount," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where both local currency and group currency amounts are involved. This error indicates that the system requires the local currency amount to be entered before you can input the group currency amount.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Sequence: The error is primarily caused by the sequence in which the amounts are entered. SAP requires that the local currency amount be filled in first before the group currency amount can be entered.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this requirement, particularly in financial modules like FI (Financial Accounting) or CO (Controlling).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Local Amount First: Ensure that you enter the local currency amount in the appropriate field before attempting to enter the group currency amount. The local currency is typically