How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST168 - FI currency &3 (type &4) deleted 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: 168

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

What causes this issue?

You have deleted FI currency &V3& (currency type &V4&) in company code
&V1&, ledger &V2&.
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_CUST168 - FI currency &3 (type &4) deleted in company code &1 (see longtext) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST168 typically indicates that there is an issue with the currency settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically related to the currency type being used in a particular company code. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  
  Deleted Currency: The error suggests that a currency (identified by the currency code &3) of a specific type (identified by type &4) has been deleted in the specified company code (&1). This can happen if the currency was removed from the configuration settings or if there was a change in the currency settings that affected the company code.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The currency type might not be properly configured in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the currency settings across different modules.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are transactions or master data that reference the deleted currency, it can lead to this error when trying to process financial documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the currency settings for the company code. Ensure that the currency type in question is still active and has not been deleted.
  If the currency type is indeed deleted, you may need to reconfigure it or restore it if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to review the settings for the company code. Ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined and that the currency type is assigned properly.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If there are any master data records (like vendor or customer records) that reference the deleted currency, you may need to update those records to use a valid currency.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review any open transactions that may be referencing the deleted currency. You may need to adjust or reverse these transactions to resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message indicates that there is a long text associated with it. You can view this long text for more specific guidance on the issue. You can usually access this by clicking on the error message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to define how currencies are used in financial transactions (e.g., local currency, group currency, etc.). Understanding the different currency types and their configurations is crucial for resolving this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates
  OBY6: Define company code settings
  SE91: Message class and long text
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.