How to use GWUG - FI-SL: Global Currency Translation

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: GWUG

  Description: FI-SL: Global Currency Translation

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Accounting > Financial Accounting > Special Purpose Ledger > Periodic Processing > Currency Translation > Global

• • Program: RGUUMR00

    Screen: 0

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: GBAS

    Package Description: FI-SL Customizing / integration / Basis

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: FI-SL-SL

    Description: Basic Functions

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• SAP Tcode: GWUG - FI-SL: Global Currency Translation

  
  Overview:
  GWUG is an SAP transaction code used in the Financial Accounting (FI) module of the SAP system. It is used to perform global currency translation for the purpose of financial reporting. 
  
  Functionality: 
  GWUG enables users to convert financial data from one currency to another. This is useful for companies that operate in multiple countries and need to report their financial data in a single currency. The transaction code also allows users to view the exchange rate used for the conversion, as well as the resulting converted amounts. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter GWUG into the SAP command field and press enter. 
  2. Select the company code for which you want to perform currency translation. 
  3. Select the source and target currencies for the conversion. 
  4. Enter the exchange rate you want to use for the conversion. 
  5. Select the financial statement version you want to use for the conversion. 
  6. Select the period you want to convert from and to. 
  7. Click “Execute” to start the conversion process. 
  8. Review the results of the conversion and click “Save” if you are satisfied with them. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is important to note that GWUG only converts financial data from one currency to another; it does not actually change any of the underlying data in SAP itself. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all of your financial data is up-to-date before performing a currency conversion with GWUG, as any discrepancies between currencies could lead to inaccurate results.