How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST144 - Currency type &1 not defined in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Currency type &1 not defined in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST144 - Currency type &1 not defined in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST144 indicates that a specific currency type is not defined for a particular company code in the system. This error typically arises during financial transactions or postings when the system attempts to use a currency type that has not been configured for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Not Defined: The currency type specified in the transaction is not defined in the configuration for the company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may not have the necessary currency settings configured in the system.
  Missing Currency Type: The currency type might have been deleted or not set up properly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB22 (Define Currency Types).
  Verify if the currency type (e.g., 10 for document currency, 20 for local currency, etc.) is defined for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Define Currency Type for Company Code:
  
  If the currency type is not defined, you will need to add it.
  In the same transaction (OB22), you can define the currency type for the specific company code by entering the relevant details.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (Define Company Code) to check the settings for the company code.
  Ensure that the currency type is correctly assigned and that the company code is set up to use the required currencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Configuration:
  
  If the currency type is supposed to be available, check if there are any missing configurations or if the currency type was inadvertently removed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the currency types and their configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: Currency types in SAP are used to differentiate between various currencies used in financial transactions (e.g., local currency, document currency, etc.).
  Company Code: A company code in SAP is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (Define Currency Types) and OBY6 (Define Company Code) for managing currency settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST144 and ensure that the necessary currency types are properly configured for your company code.