How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST036 - Company code &1 uses currency types &2 and &3. Controlling uses &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Company code &1 uses currency types &2 and &3. Controlling uses &4

What causes this issue?

Migration of this company code is not possible, since there are too many
currency types in use

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

The current version only allows for three currency. The first currency
is the local currency. The second currency is the integrated Controlling
currency. The remaining (additional) currency can be chosen by the
customer. In this case, however, there are two existing currencies that
need to be entered as the additional currency. This is not possible.
Contact SAP to see if there is a possiblitly to migrate anyway. For
example, one of the two currencies could be defined as the addtional
(third) currency.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST036 - Company code &1 uses currency types &2 and &3. Controlling uses &4 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST036 indicates a currency inconsistency between the company code and the controlling area. Specifically, it points out that the company code is configured to use certain currency types, while the controlling area is set up to use a different currency type. This can lead to issues in financial reporting and controlling processes.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Mismatch: The company code is using currency types (e.g., local currency and document currency) that do not match the currency types defined in the controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for either the company code or the controlling area regarding currency types.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the setup of the company code or controlling area can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for both the company code and the controlling area.
  Ensure that the currency types used in the company code match those defined in the controlling area.
  You can check the settings in the following paths:
  
  For Company Code: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies ? Define Currencies
  For Controlling Area: SPRO ? Controlling ? General Controlling ? Currencies ? Define Currencies
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Currency Types:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the currency types in either the company code or the controlling area to ensure they are consistent.
  This may involve changing the currency type settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on currency configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that financial and controlling reports are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to define how different currencies are handled in financial transactions. Common currency types include:
  
  10: Local currency
  20: Document currency
  30: Index currency
  
  
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in management accounting that represents a closed system for cost accounting purposes.
  
  By ensuring that the currency types are consistent between the company code and the controlling area, you can resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST036 error and maintain accurate financial reporting and controlling processes.