How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST166 - FI currency &3 (type &4) new in company code &1 (see longtext)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: FI currency &3 (type &4) new in company code &1 (see longtext)

What causes this issue?

You have defined currency type &V4& as FI currency &V3& in company code
&V1&, ledger &V2& but FI currency &V3& did not exists before.
Postings exist in company code &V1&, ledger &V2&.
After this change, the existing journal entries are not longer valid.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If the company code is already used in your production system, you need
to revoke this change.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST166 - FI currency &3 (type &4) new in company code &1 (see longtext) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST166 typically relates to issues with currency settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with new company codes. This error indicates that there is a problem with the currency configuration for a specific company code.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The error usually arises when a new company code is created, and the currency settings for that company code are not properly defined. This can happen if the currency type (e.g., local currency, document currency) is not set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Currency Type: The currency type specified in the error message (type &4) may not be defined for the company code &1.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the currency settings in the company code and the settings in the controlling area or other related configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define G/L Account).
  Verify that the currency type for the company code is correctly defined. Ensure that the local currency and any other required currencies are set up.
  
  
  
  Define Currency Types:
  
  If the currency type is missing, you may need to define it. Use transaction code OB08 to maintain exchange rates and ensure that the currency types are correctly set up for the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the currency settings are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction code SE91 to look up the message and its long text for additional context.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to post a transaction in the affected company code to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to define how different currencies are handled in financial transactions. Common types include:
  
  00: Local currency
  10: Document currency
  30: Index currency
  
  
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.