How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST003 - You have set the indicator Default Variant for more than one variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You have set the indicator Default Variant for more than one variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST003 - You have set the indicator Default Variant for more than one variant ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST003 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the default variant settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error occurs when you have set the "Default Variant" indicator for more than one variant in the same configuration area, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that multiple variants have been marked as the "Default Variant" in the same configuration setting. In SAP, only one variant can be designated as the default for a particular configuration, and having more than one leads to ambiguity in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the configuration settings for the affected area and ensure that only one variant is marked as the "Default Variant." Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration area related to Financial Accounting (FI) and General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  
  
  
  Identify the Variants:
  
  Look for the specific configuration where the variants are defined (e.g., transaction codes like OBY6, OBC4, etc.).
  List all the variants that have been created.
  
  
  
  Check Default Variant Settings:
  
  Review the settings for each variant and identify which ones have the "Default Variant" indicator checked.
  Ensure that only one variant has this indicator set.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Settings:
  
  If you find multiple variants marked as default, uncheck the "Default Variant" indicator for all but one of them.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for configuration, such as OBY6 (for G/L account settings) or OBC4 (for document types).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring variants and understanding the implications of default settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are captured in a transport request for proper migration to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST003 error and ensure that your SAP configuration is set up correctly.