How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST236 - ML currency type &1 is not available in FI and CO (val. area &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 236

• Message text: ML currency type &1 is not available in FI and CO (val. area &2)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please use transaction CKM9 to get an overview of the currency settings
in FI, CO, and ML for the corresponding plant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST236 - ML currency type &1 is not available in FI and CO (val. area &2) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST236 indicates that a specific currency type is not available in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules for a given valuation area. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to post a document or perform a transaction that requires a currency type that has not been defined or activated for the specified valuation area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Type Configuration: The currency type specified in the error message (denoted as &1) is not configured for the valuation area (denoted as &2) in the system.
  Incorrect Valuation Area: The valuation area may not be set up to handle the specified currency type.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant company code or controlling area may not include the necessary currency settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Currencies > Define Currency Types).
  Verify if the currency type &1 is defined for the valuation area &2. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Define Currency Types for Valuation Area:
  
  If the currency type is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate valuation area and defining the currency type.
  Ensure that the currency type is correctly assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the company code and controlling area to ensure that the currency settings are correct.
  You can check the settings in the transaction codes OBY6 (for company code settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the currency types and their configurations, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  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: Company Code Currency
  30: Group Currency
  40: Hard Currency
  50: Index Currency
  
  
  
  Valuation Areas: Valuation areas can be company codes or controlling areas, and they determine how financial data is managed and reported.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Define Currency Types
  OBY6: Company Code Global Parameters
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying concepts, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST236 effectively.