How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST241 - Valuation area &1 requires a method of type "always valuate"

FINS_ACDOC_CUST241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Valuation area &1 requires a method of type "always valuate"

What causes this issue?

You have defined a valuation area for use as an inception run.

System Response

Error, since the valuation method used is not of the type "always
remeasure".

How to fix this error?

If you want to set up a valuation area for an inception run, you need to
use a valuation method with the type "always remeasure". An inception
run is used to create initial values for non-realtime currencies.

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_CUST241 - Valuation area &1 requires a method of type "always valuate" ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST241 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the valuation area in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Financial Accounting. Specifically, it states that the valuation area requires a method of type "always valuate," but it is not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Valuation Method Configuration: The valuation method for the specified valuation area is not set to "always valuate." This means that the system expects a valuation method that always applies to the assets in that area, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for the valuation area may not have been maintained in the system.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data related to asset valuation, such as missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
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