How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST108 - Customer field &1 not supported by &2 in field catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Customer field &1 not supported by &2 in field catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST108 - Customer field &1 not supported by &2 in field catalog ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST108 indicates that a customer field (denoted as &1) is not supported by a specific field catalog (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting documents, particularly when trying to post or process financial transactions that involve custom fields.
  Cause:
  
  Field Catalog Configuration: The field catalog may not be configured to include the custom field you are trying to use. This can happen if the field was added after the field catalog was defined or if it was not included in the relevant configuration.
  Data Structure Mismatch: The data structure being used for the transaction may not support the custom field, leading to this error when the system attempts to validate the data.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be properly aligned with the standard field catalog, causing this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and check the field catalog for the financial document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the custom field is included in the field catalog. If it is not, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Structure:
  
  Review the data structure being used for the transaction. Ensure that it is compatible with the custom field you are trying to use.
  If necessary, modify the data structure to include the custom field.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the field catalog and handles the custom field appropriately.
  Make adjustments as needed to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the financial transactions can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance on handling custom fields and field catalogs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to access the relevant configurations and data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on field catalog configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.