How To Fix UCD1009 - Posting is limited to only one local currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCD1 - Messages for Document and Breakdown Check

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Posting is limited to only one local currency

What causes this issue?

You want to post in local currency. However, the entry contains two or
more consolidation units that have different local currencies: CU &V1&
uses local currency &V2&, whereas CU &V3& uses local currency &V4&.

System Response

Entry cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

All consolidation units must have the same local currency within one
journal entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCD1009 - Posting is limited to only one local currency ?

  The SAP error message UCD1009, which states "Posting is limited to only one local currency," typically occurs in the context of financial postings where the system is configured to allow transactions in only one local currency. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of journal entries, invoices, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The company code or the specific document type may be configured to allow postings only in a single local currency. This is often set in the financial accounting (FI) configuration.
  Currency Settings: The currency settings for the document or the transaction may not align with the allowed currencies for the company code.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that limit postings to a single currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code in SAP (Transaction Code: OX15).
  Verify the currency settings and ensure that the local currency is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific document type being used (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type allows for the currency you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Adjust Currency in the Transaction:
  
  If you are trying to post in a currency that is not allowed, change the currency in the transaction to the local currency defined for the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings or how to change them, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes, custom user exits or enhancements may impose additional restrictions on currency postings. Review any custom code that may affect currency handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (Company Code Settings), OBA7 (Document Type Configuration), and FB50 (General Ledger Posting) to navigate through the settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on currency settings and financial postings for a deeper understanding of how currency handling works in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCD1009 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.