How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST026 - An entry for company code already exists in this ledger

FINS_ACDOC_CUST026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: An entry for company code already exists in this ledger

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST026 - An entry for company code already exists in this ledger ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST026 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a ledger entry for a company code that already exists in the specified ledger. This typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when dealing with ledgers in the Universal Journal (ACDOCA).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry for a company code in a ledger where an entry for that company code already exists.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the configuration or data that is being processed.
  The system is enforcing a unique constraint on the combination of company code and ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OB22 for ledger settings) and check if the company code already exists in the ledger you are trying to modify or create an entry for.
  
  
  
  Review