How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST088 - Enter translation date type for company code &1, currency type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Enter translation date type for company code &1, currency type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST088 - Enter translation date type for company code &1, currency type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST088 indicates that there is a missing translation date type for a specific company code and currency type in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a financial transaction that requires currency translation, but the necessary configuration for the translation date type is not set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The translation date type for the specified company code and currency type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration related to currency translation.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect company code or currency type that does not have a corresponding translation date type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the translation date type is properly configured for the specified company code and currency type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Translation > Define Translation Date Types.
  
  
  
  Define Translation Date Types:
  
  Check if the translation date type for the specified company code and currency type exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new entry.
  Ensure that the translation date type is correctly assigned to the relevant company code and currency type.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types used in your transactions are correctly defined in the system.
  You can check this under SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Translation > Define Currency Types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining currency types) and OBY6 (for defining company codes) to check related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST088 error and ensure that your currency translation settings are correctly configured.