How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST173 - Currency code of currency type &2 changed (see longtext)

FINS_ACDOC_CUST173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Currency code of currency type &2 changed (see longtext)

What causes this issue?

You have changed the currency code of currency type &V3& (old value was
&V4&). This currency type is used 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

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_CUST173 - Currency code of currency type &2 changed (see longtext) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST173 indicates that there is an issue with the currency code associated with a specific currency type in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with document postings or currency conversions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the currency code for a specific currency type (indicated by &2 in the message) has been changed in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes made in the configuration settings for currency types in the SAP system.
  Master Data Updates: Updates to master data that affect currency settings, such as changes in the company code or business area.
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, currency codes may have been altered or incorrectly mapped.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the currency type is not aligned with the expected currency code.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve