How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST017 - Version &1 does not exist in controlling area &3 (company code &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Version &1 does not exist in controlling area &3 (company code &2)

What causes this issue?

Company code &V2& is assigned to controlling area &V3&.

System Response

In controlling area &V3& the version &V1& does not exist as version for
actual data.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST017 - Version &1 does not exist in controlling area &3 (company code &2) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST017 indicates that a specific version of a financial document does not exist in the specified controlling area and company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling (CO) when trying to access or post documents that are version-specific.
  Cause:
  
  Version Not Defined: The version specified in the transaction does not exist in the controlling area for the given company code.
  Configuration Issues: The version may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the version might not have been included in the migration.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect version number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the version exists for the specified controlling area and company code.
  You can check this in the following path: SPRO > Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Versions. Ensure that the version you are trying to use is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Version:
  
  If the version does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  If the version exists but is not correctly set up, you may need to modify its settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Ensure that the version number entered in the transaction is correct. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial versions and controlling areas for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system used for cost accounting. Each controlling area can have multiple company codes.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Versions in SAP: Versions are used in SAP to manage different scenarios for planning and reporting purposes. They allow users to maintain multiple sets of data for the same entity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST017 effectively.