How To Fix UCMI007 - The "Translate into Group Currency" indicator has been deselected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMI - Messages for Breakdown Category, Item, Document Type, ...

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The "Translate into Group Currency" indicator has been deselected

What causes this issue?

The "Translation to Group Currency" indicator was removed.
You can only set this indicator if you selected the following key
figures:
"Group Currency" and "Transaction Currency" and/or
"Group Currency" and "Local Currency"
In addition, you can only select one of the following posting levels:
01 - Adjustments to Reported Financial Data
10 - Standardizing Entry

System Response

The "Translation to Group Currency" indicator was removed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI007 - The "Translate into Group Currency" indicator has been deselected ?

  The SAP error message UCMI007 indicates that the "Translate into Group Currency" indicator has been deselected in a financial document or transaction. This typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when dealing with currency translations in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires the translation of amounts into a group currency, but the relevant indicator has been turned off. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial document or the company code may not allow for currency translation.
  Document Type: Certain document types may not support group currency translation.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently deselected the option while entering or modifying a document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Settings:
  
  Review the document or transaction you are working with to ensure that the "Translate into Group Currency" indicator is selected.
  If you are creating a new document, ensure that the option is enabled before saving.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant financial settings.
  Check the settings for the company code and ensure that the group currency is properly defined and that the translation settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions that involve group currency translation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Group Currency: This is a currency used for reporting purposes, typically the currency of the parent company in a corporate group.
  Currency Translation: This process involves converting financial figures from local currencies to a group currency for consolidated financial reporting.
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in modules like FI (Financial Accounting) and CO (Controlling).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCMI007 error and ensure that the "Translate into Group Currency" indicator is appropriately set for your financial transactions.