How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST231 - Currency type &3 used duplicatively in ledger &1/company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Currency type &3 used duplicatively in ledger &1/company code &2

What causes this issue?

The currency type &V3& has been set more than once within the same entry
in ledger &V1& / company code &V2&.

System Response

This leads to a database mismatch.

How to fix this error?

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

<DS:TRAN.FINSC_LEDGER>Maintain the currency types</> assigned to ledger
&V1& / company code &V2&. Duplicate currency types are not allowed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST231 - Currency type &3 used duplicatively in ledger &1/company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST231 indicates that there is a duplication issue with the currency type being used in a specific ledger and company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of currency types for a ledger.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the same currency type is assigned multiple times in the same ledger for a specific company code. In SAP, each ledger can have different currency types (like document currency, local currency, and group currency), and each currency type should be unique within that context. 
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in question. You can do this by navigating to the following path in the SAP menu:
  
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Master Data -> Define Currency Types.
  
  
  Review the currency types assigned to the ledger and company code.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Look for any duplicate entries of the currency type mentioned in the error message. Ensure that each currency type is only assigned once per ledger and company code.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignment:
  
  If you find duplicates, remove or correct the assignment of the currency type so that each type is unique within the ledger for that company code.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment after thorough testing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Currency Types in SAP: Currency types are used to define how different currencies are handled in financial transactions. Common currency types include:
  
  10: Document currency
  20: Local currency
  30: Group currency
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like OB22 to check and maintain currency types and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for specific configurations and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST231 error and ensure that your currency type assignments are correctly configured.