How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST142 - Position for currency type '&1' shouldn't be '&2' (Ledger &3/Company &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Position for currency type '&1' shouldn't be '&2' (Ledger &3/Company &4)

What causes this issue?

The position for the currency type '&V1&' set in ledger configuration
for ledger &V3& / company &V4& doesn't match the position '&V2&' used in
FI (Table T001A).

System Response

This is a database mismatch.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST142 - Position for currency type '&1' shouldn't be '&2' (Ledger &3/Company &4) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST142 indicates an issue related to currency types in the context of financial accounting documents. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected currency type and the actual currency type being used in a financial transaction for a specific ledger and company code.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Mismatch: The error occurs when the system expects a certain currency type (e.g., local currency, document currency, or group currency) but finds a different one. This can happen if the configuration for the ledger or company code does not align with the currency type being used in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the ledger or company code, particularly in the settings for currency types.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a transaction with an incorrect currency type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger and company code in the SAP system.
  Verify the settings for currency types and ensure they are correctly defined according to your business requirements.
  Use transaction code OB22 to check the currency types assigned to the company code and ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the currency type used in the transaction matches the expected currency type for the ledger and company code.
  If necessary, correct the transaction data to use the appropriate currency type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to financial accounting and currency types to understand the expected configurations and settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and transaction data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (for currency type configuration) and FB50 (for general ledger posting) to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific guidance or patches that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform transactions in the specified currency types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.