How To Fix ACC_AA217 - Company code &2: Currency type of realtime posting area &1 is not initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_AA - Message Class for Function Group ACC_AA

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Company code &2: Currency type of realtime posting area &1 is not initial

What causes this issue?

The currency type of the depreciation area posting in real-time must
stay initial in Customizing as it should be transferred directly from
the local currency type of the company code at the time of posting.
However, the currency type of the depreciation area &V1& posting in
real-time from depreciation plan &V3& is <ZH>not</> initial.

System Response

A table inconsistency exists in Customizing table <AB>T093A</>.

How to fix this error?

Check Customizing to see whether the above-mentioned case exists in your
system.
If it does, contact your system administrator about the table
inconsistency.
You must eliminate the inconsistency before installing <LS>SAP S/4HANA
Finance, on-premise edition</>.

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 ACC_AA217 - Company code &2: Currency type of realtime posting area &1 is not initial ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA217 indicates that there is an issue with the currency type configuration for a specific company code and real-time posting area in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to post an asset transaction, and the system finds that the currency type for the specified real-time posting area is not set to initial (i.e., it has been defined but is not appropriate for the transaction being processed).
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Configuration: The currency type for the specified real-time posting area is not set to initial. This could happen if the configuration for the currency types in the Asset Accounting settings is incomplete or incorrect.
  Posting Area Settings: The posting area may have been configured to use a specific currency type that is not compatible with the transaction you are trying to post.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not align with the currency type settings for the asset transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with Financial Accounting > Define Real-Time Integration with Financial Accounting.
  Check the settings for the real-time posting area in question and ensure that the currency type is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types defined for the real-time posting area are appropriate for the transactions you are trying to post.
  You can check the currency types in the configuration under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with Financial Accounting > Define Currency Types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings:
  
  Verify the company code settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to handle the currency types being used.
  Check the company code settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAYZ (for Asset Accounting settings) and OB22 (for currency type settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ACC_AA217 error in your SAP system.