How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST171 - You have changed a currency in company code &1 (&2).

FINS_ACDOC_CUST171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 171

• Message text: You have changed a currency in company code &1 (&2).

What causes this issue?

You have changed a currency type from &V4& to &V3& in company code &V1&,
ledger &V2&.
INCLUDE FINS_ACDOC_CUST_171 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST171 - You have changed a currency in company code &1 (&2). ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST171 indicates that there has been a change in the currency settings for a specific company code, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial documents or accounting entries. This error typically arises when there are existing documents in the system that are affected by the currency change.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Change: The primary cause of this error is that the currency for a company code has been changed after financial documents have already been posted. This can happen during configuration changes or updates to the company code settings.
  Existing Transactions: If there are existing transactions or documents that were posted in the old currency, changing the currency can create conflicts, as the system expects consistency in currency usage for financial reporting and accounting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Currency Change: Before changing the currency for a company code, ensure that there are no open or posted documents that would be affected by this change. If