How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST239 - SAP currency type '&1' is not allowed (ledger &2/company code &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 239

• Message text: SAP currency type '&1' is not allowed (ledger &2/company code &3)

What causes this issue?

Only SAP currency types ending with '0' are allowed, e.g. '10', '30',
'40'. In this case, the SAP currency type '&V1&' has been set for ledger
&V2& / company code &V3&.

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?

Go to
<DS:TRAN.FINSC_LEDGER>Define Settings for Ledgers and Currency Types</>
and change the currency type '&V1&' that has been set for ledger &V2& /
company code &V3& for a valid one.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST239 - SAP currency type '&1' is not allowed (ledger &2/company code &3) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST239 indicates that there is an issue with the currency type being used in a specific ledger and company code combination. This error typically arises when the currency type specified in a transaction is not allowed for the given ledger and company code configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Currency Type Configuration: The currency type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not configured for the ledger (&2) and company code (&3) in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The currency type not being assigned to the ledger in the configuration settings.
  The currency type being restricted or not allowed for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data: The transaction you are trying to post may be using a currency type that is not valid for the specified ledger and company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledger > Define Ledgers.
  Check the configuration for the specific ledger and ensure that the currency type you are trying to use is allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the settings for the company code.
  Ensure that the currency type is assigned to the company code and is valid for the ledger you are using.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data:
  
  If the currency type is indeed not allowed, you may need to adjust the transaction data to use a valid currency type that is configured for the ledger and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to understand the specific currency types that are allowed for your configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to define how currencies are handled in financial transactions. Common currency types include:
  
  10: Company Code Currency
  20: Group Currency
  30: Hard Currency
  40: Index Currency
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB22: To maintain currency types for company codes.
  OBY6: To check the settings for ledgers and company codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.