How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST209 - Company code &1 is flagged as template

FINS_ACDOC_CUST209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Company code &1 is flagged as template

What causes this issue?

Posting to company code &V1& is not permitted, because the company code
is flagged as a template.

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?

Do either one of the following:
Make sure the document is not posted to this company code.
Remove the template flag from this company code using transaction
<DS:TRAN.FINSC_CO_CD_TEMPLATE>FINSC_CO_CD_TEMPLATE</>. Note that the
customizing for company codes not flagged as templates is subject to
additional constraints. The customizing must be fully consistent to
successfully post documents. Any inconsistencies are reported during the
posting process.

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_CUST209 - Company code &1 is flagged as template ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST209 indicates that the company code specified (denoted as &1) is flagged as a template company code. This typically means that the company code is set up in a way that it cannot be used for certain transactions or postings, as it is intended to serve as a model or template for creating other company codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Template Company Code: The company code is marked as a template in the system, which restricts its use for actual transactions.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may have been set to prevent postings to this company code.
  User Error: Users may be attempting to post transactions to a company code that is not intended for operational use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Company Code > Edit Company Code Data.
  Verify