How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST012 - Configuration of 1st currency inconsistent for ledger &1 and company &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Configuration of 1st currency inconsistent for ledger &1 and company &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST012 - Configuration of 1st currency inconsistent for ledger &1 and company &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST012 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of the first currency for a specific ledger and company code. This error typically arises during financial postings or when trying to execute certain financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch in the currency settings between the ledger and the company code. Specifically, it indicates that the first currency (which is usually the local currency) is not configured consistently across the specified ledger and company code. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The first currency for the ledger may not match the first currency defined for the company code.
  Changes in Configuration: If there were recent changes made to the currency settings in either the ledger or the company code, it could lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the chart of accounts, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in SAP (Transaction Code: OB22).
  Verify the currency settings for the ledger in question. Ensure that the first currency is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code (Transaction Code: OBY6).
  Verify the currency settings for the company code. Ensure that the first currency matches the one defined in the ledger.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that the first currency for both the ledger and the company code is the same. If they are different, you will need to adjust one of them to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests have been properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB22: Configuration for ledgers.
  OBY6: Configuration for company codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By ensuring that the currency settings are consistent across the ledger and company code, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST012 error.