How To Fix /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM038 - Depreciation: Invalid currency in stock posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Depreciation: Invalid currency in stock posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM038 - Depreciation: Invalid currency in stock posting ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM038 indicates that there is an issue with the currency used in a stock posting related to depreciation. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and financial accounting when there is a mismatch between the currency of the stock posting and the currency expected by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the currency used in the stock posting does not match the currency defined in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, vendor master, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system settings related to currency types, such as the settings for the company code or the controlling area.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the posting may not be configured to handle the currency correctly.
  Depreciation Areas: If the posting involves asset accounting, the depreciation area may not be set up correctly to handle the currency of the stock posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings in the material master, vendor master, and any other relevant master data. Ensure that the currency used in the stock posting matches the expected currency.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the company code and controlling area to ensure that they are set up correctly for the currencies being used.
  Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the document type used for the stock posting to ensure it is set up to handle the currency correctly.
  Depreciation Area Configuration: If the posting involves asset accounting, check the configuration of the depreciation areas to ensure they are set up to handle the currency of the stock posting.
  Transaction Currency: Ensure that the transaction currency is correctly defined in the transaction being executed. If necessary, change the currency to match the expected currency.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on currency settings and stock postings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Material Master), FB50 (General Ledger), and AS01 (Asset Master) to check and modify master data settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP logistics and finance to further investigate the problem.