How To Fix SG131 - Currencies &1 and &2 reference the same ISO code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SG - Global Pool for Cross-Application Developments

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Currencies &1 and &2 reference the same ISO code &3

What causes this issue?

Two currencies have the same ISO code in the system. This means it is
no longer possible to uniquely identify the currency key from the ISO
code in incoming documents.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to assign several currency keys the same ISO code, make
sure that only one has the "Primary" checkbox selected.
The ISO code is then mapped to the currency key for which this checkbox
is set.
If assignment of SAP currency code to ISO code is unique anyway, you do
not have to select the "Primary" field for the SAP code.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG131 - Currencies &1 and &2 reference the same ISO code &3 ?

  The SAP error message SG131 indicates that there is a conflict in the currency configuration where two different currencies are referencing the same ISO code. This can lead to confusion in financial transactions and reporting, as the system cannot distinguish between the two currencies.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two different currencies are assigned the same ISO code in the system.
  This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the currency settings or during the creation of new currencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SG131 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Currencies: Check which two currencies are causing the conflict. The error message will provide you with the specific currency codes (represented as &1 and &2) and the ISO code (represented as &3).
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) or OBY6 (Define Currencies).
  Look for the currencies that are using the same ISO code.
  
  
  
  Correct the Configuration:
  
  If you find that two currencies are indeed using the same ISO code, you will need to change one of them. This could involve:
  
  Changing the ISO code of one of the currencies to a unique value.
  Deleting or deactivating one of the currencies if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Before making changes, ensure that there are no dependencies or transactions that might be affected by changing the currency configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the system to ensure that the error no longer appears and that transactions can be processed correctly.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made for future reference and to maintain a clear audit trail.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO Codes: ISO 4217 is the standard that defines currency codes. Each currency should have a unique ISO code to avoid conflicts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to currency configuration issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to currency settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.