How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST116 - Check if postings already exist in company code &1 / ledger &2!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Check if postings already exist in company code &1 / ledger &2!

What causes this issue?

If you change these customizing settings you must ensure that no journal
entries exist in company code &V1& / ledger &V2&, otherwise the data in
the current system will become inconsistent.

System Response

The change is prevented

How to fix this error?

You can however consider a change in the customizing settings in the
following cases:
You are currently working in a customizing or test system and you are
sure that in the production system there haven't been any postings made
yet.
You are willing to accept the inconsistencies in the current system.
You are currently implementing a new flexible currency as described in
SPRO / Financial Accounting / Financial Accounting Global Settings /
Tools / Manage Currencies
In this case you can turn this message into a warning message.

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

INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST116 - Check if postings already exist in company code &1 / ledger &2! ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST116 typically indicates that there are existing postings in the specified company code and ledger that conflict with the current transaction you are trying to process. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with document postings in the Universal Journal (ACDOCA).
  Cause:
  
  Existing Postings: The primary cause of this error is that there are already financial postings in the specified company code and ledger. This can happen if you are trying to post a document that overlaps with existing entries.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how they can be posted, especially if they are meant to be used in specific scenarios.
  Period Locking: The posting period may be locked for the company code or ledger, preventing new entries from being made.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that restrict postings under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Postings: Review the existing postings in the specified company code and ledger. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to see if there are any entries that conflict with your current posting.
  Adjust Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the company code and ledger. You can check this in the transaction OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Review Document Type: Verify that the document type you are using is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to post. If necessary, change the document type or adjust the configuration.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the existing postings or the configuration, consult with your finance team or SAP support to get more insights into the issue.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FAGLB03 (Display G/L Account Line Items) to analyze the line items in the ledger and identify any conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial postings and the Universal Journal to understand the implications of your postings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for financial accounting, such as:
  
  FB01: Post Document
  F-02: General Posting
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.