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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger and company code in the SAP system.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation for G/L Account Creation.
  Verify the settings for the global currency and ensure that it is set correctly. If the global currency field is populated when it should be empty, clear it.
  
  
  
  Review Ledger Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific ledger in the Ledger Configuration (transaction code: OB22).
  Ensure that the global currency settings align with the requirements for that ledger and company code.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the financial data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like OB52 to check the open periods and ensure that they are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (for ledger settings), OB52 (for period control), and OBA7 (for currency settings).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FINS_ACDOC_CUST251 for any known issues or fixes.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that there are no unintended side effects on financial reporting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST251 in your SAP system.