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


FINS_ACDOC_CUST116 - Overview

  • 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!

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  • 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

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