How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST218 - Checks can be switched-off

FINS_ACDOC_CUST218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Checks can be switched-off

What causes this issue?

There are inconsistencies in Customizing for at least one company code.

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 affected company code is not used, that is, if you are not going
to do postings within this company code, you can switch off the
consistency checks for this company code. Using transaction
<DS:TRAN.FINSC_CO_CD_TEMPLATE>FINSC_CO_CD_TEMPLATE</> you can set the
indicator <ZK>Template</>. After you have done this, the checks will not
be executed any more for this company code.
Note that you can't do postings to company codes for which the
<ZK>Template</> indicator has been set. The system will raise an error
message in case you attempt to do a posting.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_ACDOC_CUST218 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST218 indicates that certain checks related to the accounting document are not being met, and it suggests that these checks can be switched off if necessary. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling (FI/CO) when there are inconsistencies or issues with the configuration or data entry.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may have specific checks configured that are not being satisfied by the current transaction or data entry.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data may have been entered in the accounting document, leading to the failure of the checks.
  Customizations: If there are custom validations or enhancements in place, they may be causing the error.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST218 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration