How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST216 - SAP Curr. Types must not be used as 3th freely def. curr. in Universal J.

FINS_ACDOC_CUST216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 216

• Message text: SAP Curr. Types must not be used as 3th freely def. curr. in Universal J.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST216 - SAP Curr. Types must not be used as 3th freely def. curr. in Universal J. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST216 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of currency types in the Universal Journal (ACDOCA table) in SAP S/4HANA. Specifically, it states that certain currency types are not allowed to be used as the third freely defined currency in the Universal Journal.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency types being used in the Universal Journal are not configured correctly. In SAP, there are predefined currency types (like local currency, group currency, and transaction currency), and the system restricts the use of certain currency types as the third freely defined currency.
  
  
  Custom Currency Type: If a custom currency type is being used, it may not be set up properly in the system, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with the data being entered in the journal entries, where an invalid currency type is