How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST221 - Currency type &1 cannot be used by ledger &2 / company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Currency type &1 cannot be used by ledger &2 / company code &3

What causes this issue?

The currency type &V1& used in ledger &V2& / company code &V3& is not
being used by the leading ledger &V4& / company code &V3&.
A non-leading ledger for a certain company code is only able to use the
same SAP currency types used by the leading ledger for the same company
code.

System Response

This leads to a database mismatch.

How to fix this error?

Please contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_CUST221 - Currency type &1 cannot be used by ledger &2 / company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST221 indicates that there is an issue with the currency type being used in a specific ledger and company code combination. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration related to currency settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Type Configuration: The currency type specified (e.g., 10 for company code currency, 20 for group currency, etc.) is not allowed for the specified ledger and company code. This could be due to the currency type not being assigned to the ledger in the configuration.
  
  
  Ledger Settings: The ledger may not be configured to accept the specified currency type. Each ledger can have specific currency types that it supports.
  
  
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not be set up to use the currency type in question, or it may not be compatible with the ledger settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where an incorrect currency type is being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in question (Transaction Code: OB22 or SPRO).
  Verify that the currency type you are trying to use is assigned to the ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the company code (Transaction Code: OX15).
  Ensure that the currency type is correctly configured and that it matches the ledger settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Currency Type:
  
  If the currency type is not valid for the ledger, you may need to change the currency type in your transaction or adjust the configuration to allow the currency type for that ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on currency types and ledger configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (for ledger settings) and OX15 (for company code settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.