How to use GWUL - FI-SL: Local Currency Translation

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: GWUL

  Description: FI-SL: Local Currency Translation

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

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

• • Program: RGUUMR01

    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: GWUL - FI-SL: Local Currency Translation

  
  Overview:
  GWUL is an SAP transaction code used in the Financial Accounting (FI) module of the SAP system. It is used to perform local currency translation in the Special Purpose Ledger (FI-SL). 
  
  Functionality: 
  GWUL enables users to translate local currency amounts into a group currency. This is done by using exchange rates that are stored in the system. The exchange rate can be manually entered or retrieved from a rate table. The translated amounts are then posted to the General Ledger (G/L) accounts. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter transaction code GWUL in the command field. 
  2. Select the company code and fiscal year for which you want to perform the translation. 
  3. Enter the exchange rate that you want to use for the translation. 
  4. Select the G/L accounts that you want to post the translated amounts to. 
  5. Enter the local currency amounts that you want to translate into group currency. 
  6. Confirm your entries and save them in the system. 
  7. The translated amounts will be posted to the G/L accounts that you selected in step 4. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users check the exchange rates before performing a local currency translation with GWUL, as incorrect exchange rates can lead to incorrect postings in the G/L accounts. Additionally, users should ensure that they have sufficient authorization to use this transaction code before attempting to use it.