How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST163 - You canÆt use the translation date in company code &1 for crcy type &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 163

• Message text: You canÆt use the translation date in company code &1 for crcy type &2.

What causes this issue?

The company code currency (<AB>10</>) is using the document date as
translation date type (instead of the default value <LS>Translation Date
</>). In this case, no other currency type which is relevant for the
relevant company code can use the translation date as translation date
type.

System Response

The system can?t perform a currency conversion.

How to fix this error?

Please use one of the following options:
Change the translation date type of the company code currency type to
<LS>Translation Date</>.
Don?t use the translation date as translation date type in any other
currency type for the relevant company code anymore.

Procedure for System Administrators

ELSE

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_CUST163 - You canÆt use the translation date in company code &1 for crcy type &2. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST163 indicates that there is an issue with the translation date being used in a specific company code for a particular currency type. This error typically arises during financial transactions or postings where currency conversion is involved.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Translation Date: The translation date being used does not fall within the valid range of dates for the specified company code and currency type.
  Missing Exchange Rates: There may not be any exchange rates defined for the currency type on the specified translation date.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for currency translation in the company code may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Translation Date:
  
  Verify the translation date being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is within the valid posting periods for the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Exchange Rates:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates) and check if there are exchange rates defined for the currency type on the specified date. If not, you may need to enter the appropriate exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly configured for currency translation. You can check the settings in the configuration menu under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Settings for Currency Translation.
  
  
  
  Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction date. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08: Maintain Exchange Rates
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform currency translations and access the relevant configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FINS_ACDOC_CUST163 error message.