How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST013 - Currency type of 2nd currency should be currency type 30

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Currency type of 2nd currency should be currency type 30

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST013 - Currency type of 2nd currency should be currency type 30 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST013 indicates that there is an issue with the currency type configuration in your financial documents. Specifically, it states that the currency type for the second currency should be set to currency type 30. This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents when the currency settings do not align with the expected configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Currency Type Configuration: The second currency in your document is not set to the required currency type (30). Currency type 30 is usually designated for the group currency in SAP.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts or entities may not be configured correctly, leading to mismatched currency types.
  Document Settings: The document type or the posting settings may not be aligned with the expected currency types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the currency types defined in your system.
  Ensure that currency type 30 is correctly defined and is the one being used for the second currency in your financial documents.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant accounts (e.g., G/L accounts, customer/vendor accounts) to ensure that the currency settings are correct.
  You can use transaction codes like FS00 (for G/L accounts) or FD03/FD02 (for customer accounts) to review and update the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Settings:
  
  If the document type or posting settings are causing the issue, review the configuration in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., OBY6 for document types).
  Ensure that the document type allows for the correct currency types to be used.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Currency Types in SAP: Currency types are used in SAP to differentiate between various currencies used in financial transactions. Common currency types include:
  
  10: Company Code Currency
  20: Group Currency
  30: Hard Currency (often used for reporting purposes)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates and currency types.
  FS00: G/L account master data maintenance.
  FD03/FD02: Customer master data display/change.
  OBY6: Document type configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency types and financial document postings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your financial documents are posted correctly with the appropriate currency types.