How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST009 - Inconsistency in currency settings for ledger &1 and company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Inconsistency in currency settings for ledger &1 and company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST009 - Inconsistency in currency settings for ledger &1 and company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST009 indicates an inconsistency in currency settings between a specific ledger and a company code. This error typically arises when the currency settings for the ledger do not match the currency settings defined for the company code in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration Mismatch: The currency settings for the ledger (e.g., leading currency, document currency) do not align with those defined for the company code.
  Incorrect Ledger Assignment: The ledger may not be properly assigned to the company code, or the settings may have been changed after the ledger was created.
  Missing Currency Types: The required currency types (like local currency, group currency, etc.) may not be set up correctly for either the ledger or the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (for company code settings) and verify the currency settings for the company code in question.
  Check the transaction code OB37 (for ledger settings) to review the currency settings for the ledger.
  
  
  
  Align Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency settings (local currency, group currency, etc.) for the ledger match those of the company code.
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the settings in either the company code or the ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Ledger Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the ledger is correctly assigned to the company code. You can check this in the configuration settings for the ledger.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that all necessary currency types are defined for both the ledger and the company code. This can be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Company Code Global Parameters
  OB37: Define Ledgers
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Ledger
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the inconsistency in currency settings and eliminate the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST009.