How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST121 - Postings exist for company code &1 in ledger &2, deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Postings exist for company code &1 in ledger &2, deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

You are trying to remove company code &V1& from ledger &V2&.

System Response

Since postings exist, this change can lead to inconsistencies:
For examples in some transactions and reports existing postings that
were done for this company code in this ledger will not be displayed any
more.

How to fix this error?

There is the following alternative to removing a company code from a
ledger: If you want to achieve that from a certain year on, future
postings will not be done into this ledger, you can define a
<DS:DE.FAGL_TOYEAR>To Fiscal Year</> in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.FINSV_LDGR_DEACT>Deactivate a Ledger for a Company Code</>.
If there are only test postings in your system and if you are willing to
accept the mentioned inconsistencies, you can turn this message into a
warning message:
INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST121 - Postings exist for company code &1 in ledger &2, deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST121 indicates that there are existing postings in a specific company code and ledger, which prevents the deletion of certain financial documents or settings. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a ledger or make changes to a configuration that is still in use.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Postings: The primary cause of this error is that there are financial postings (transactions) recorded in the specified company code and ledger. These postings could be from various financial documents such as invoices, payments, or journal entries.
  Configuration Dependencies: Certain configurations in SAP are dependent on existing data. If you try to delete or modify a configuration that has been used in transactions, the system will prevent this action to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Postings:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review the postings in the specified company code and ledger.
  Identify the documents that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reverse Postings:
  
  If the postings are no longer needed, you can reverse or delete them. Use transaction codes like FB08 (Reverse Document) or FBRA (Reset Cleared Items) to reverse the relevant documents.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are trying to delete a ledger or make changes to the configuration, ensure that there are no dependencies on existing postings.
  Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that they are not linked to any active postings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about which postings are causing the issue or how to proceed, consult with your SAP administrator or a financial consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SARA:
  
  If applicable, you can use transaction code SARA to archive old documents, which may help in clearing out postings that are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03, FB08, FBL1N, and SARA for managing financial documents.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view, delete, or reverse financial postings.
  Data Integrity: Always consider the implications of deleting or reversing financial documents, as it can affect financial reporting and compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST121 and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.