How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST052 - No document type found for bus. trans. &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 052

• Message text: No document type found for bus. trans. &1 in company code &2

What causes this issue?

For business transaction &V1& the system could not determine a document
type in company code &V2&.

System Response

The assignment of CO business transactions to document types is done in
the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.VCFINS_CO_DOCT_M> Variant for Mapping of CO Transactions
to Document Types</>.

How to fix this error?

In case no mapping variant exists, you have to
<DS:SIMG.VCFINS_CO_DOCT_M>create a variant</> first. For business
transaction &V1& you will need to enter a document type there.
If a mapping variant already exists or if you have just created it,
proceed with one of the following options:
In Customizing, assign this mapping variant to the company code &V2&
using this navigation path:
<ZK>Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings
(New) -> Ledgers -> Real-Time Integration of Controlling with Financial
Accounting -> Check and Define Default Values for Postings in
Controlling</>; or

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

<DS:SIMG.VCFINS_CO_DOCT_M>Select the Default Variant checkbox</> in the
mapping variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST052 - No document type found for bus. trans. &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST052 indicates that there is no document type defined for a specific business transaction in the specified company code. This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents when the system cannot find a corresponding document type for the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The primary cause of this error is that the document type for the specified business transaction (indicated by &1) is not defined in the configuration for the specified company code (indicated by &2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The business transaction being processed may not match any of the configured document types for the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or OBD2 for document types) to check the configuration of document types for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the document type for the specified business transaction is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, you will need to create it. You can do this in the same configuration area (OBD2).
  Make sure to assign the correct number range and other relevant settings to the new document type.
  
  
  
  Review Business Transaction:
  
  Verify that the business transaction you are trying to post is correct and corresponds to the document types configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct document type to use, consult your organization's financial documentation or reach out to your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBD2: Define Document Types
  OBY6: Assign Document Types to Company Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to document type configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST052 error and successfully post your financial documents.