How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST179 - Please define currency code for currency type &1, company code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Please define currency code for currency type &1, company code &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST179 - Please define currency code for currency type &1, company code &2. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST179 indicates that there is a missing configuration for a currency code associated with a specific currency type and company code in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a financial document, and the system cannot find the necessary currency settings.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The currency code for the specified currency type (e.g., transaction currency, local currency, etc.) is not defined for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Currency Type: The currency type being used in the transaction does not have a corresponding currency code defined in the system.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not be properly configured to handle the specified currency type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the missing currency code for the specified currency type and company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Define Currency Types.
  
  
  
  Define Currency Codes:
  
  In the configuration menu, look for the option to define currency codes for the relevant currency types.
  Ensure that the currency code is defined for the specified currency type and company code.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define G/L Account.
  Ensure that the G/L accounts used in the transaction are properly configured to accept the specified currency.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the financial document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: Common currency types include:
  
  10: Transaction currency
  20: Local currency
  30: Group currency
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB08 (to maintain exchange rates) or OBY6 (to define currency types) for further configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring currencies and currency types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.