How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST020 - Version &1 is assigned to several ledgers in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Version &1 is assigned to several ledgers in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST020 - Version &1 is assigned to several ledgers in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST020 indicates that a specific version of the financial accounting document is assigned to multiple ledgers within a company code. This situation typically arises when there is a configuration issue in the financial accounting settings.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Ledger Assignments: The version specified in the error message is linked to more than one ledger in the specified company code. In SAP, each version should ideally be assigned to a single ledger to avoid conflicts.
  Configuration Error: There may be an incorrect configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the settings for ledgers and versions.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Version Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB37).
  Check the assignment of the version to the ledgers in the specified company code.
  Ensure that each version is assigned to only one ledger.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If you find that the version is assigned to multiple ledgers, you will need to modify the assignments.
  You can either create a new version for one of the ledgers or reassign the existing version to a single ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the overall configuration of your financial accounting settings to ensure that there are no other inconsistencies.
  Check the settings for the ledgers and versions to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  You can try posting a document to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring versions and ledgers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB37: Configuration for version assignment.
  OBY6: Configuration for ledgers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST020 error and ensure that your financial accounting configuration is set up correctly.