How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST206 - The currency type has been changed in all ledgers for company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 206

• Message text: The currency type has been changed in all ledgers for company code &1.

What causes this issue?

The currency type of the controlling area has been added as
<DS:DE.FINS_CURTYPE_K>global currency</> in all ledgers for company
code &V1&. This currency type has been set as second or third FI
currency.

System Response

In Customizing activity
<DS:TRAN.FINSC_LEDGER>Define Settings for Ledgers and Currency Types</>
, the global currency has been updated with the new currency type &V2& .
In these settings, the currency type &V2& has also been entered as
second or third FI currency.

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

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_CUST206 - The currency type has been changed in all ledgers for company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST206 indicates that there has been a change in the currency type for all ledgers in a specific company code. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the currency settings for the financial documents or when trying to post transactions that are not aligned with the current currency configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Change: The currency type (e.g., local currency, group currency, or hard currency) has been modified in the configuration settings for the company code.
  Inconsistent Settings: The change may not have been properly reflected across all ledgers, leading to discrepancies when attempting to post transactions.
  Posting Period Issues: If the currency type was changed during an open posting period, it could lead to conflicts with existing documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Account > Edit G/L Account Centrally.
  Check the currency settings for the affected company code and ensure they are consistent across all ledgers.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Items:
  
  Review any open items or transactions that may be affected by the currency type change. You can use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to check for open items.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If the currency type was changed during an open posting period, consider closing the period or adjusting the settings to allow for the change.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to currency type changes and their implications on financial postings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform test postings to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or customizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPRO, FBL1N, FBL3N
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on currency types and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST206 and ensure that your currency settings are consistent across all ledgers for the specified company code.