How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST251 - Position for global crcy &1 should be empty (ledger &3/company code &4)

FINS_ACDOC_CUST251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Position for global crcy &1 should be empty (ledger &3/company code &4)

What causes this issue?

The global currency type position for &V1& shouldn't be &V2& but an
empty one for ledger &V3& / company code &V4&. Currency types 10 and 20
cannot be integrated in FI. This is why the position should be always
empty.

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_CUST251 - Position for global crcy &1 should be empty (ledger &3/company code &4) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST251 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the currency settings in the financial accounting module. Specifically, the error states that the position for the global currency (indicated by &1) should be empty for the specified ledger (&3) and company code (&4). 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The global currency settings for the specified ledger and company code may have been incorrectly configured in the system. This could happen if a currency has been assigned to a ledger that should not have one.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to currency settings, possibly due to changes made in the configuration or during data migration.
  
  
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be interfering with the standard behavior of currency settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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