How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST252 - Activate company code validation (CO area &1 / fiscal year &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Activate company code validation (CO area &1 / fiscal year &2)

What causes this issue?

Company code validation is inactive in CO area &v1& for fiscal year &v2&
(and possibly subsequent years).

System Response

Cross-company cost assignment is only possible for external postings<(>
,<)> such as material consumption in SAP S/4HANA Finance.

How to fix this error?

Activate company code validation (IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OKKP>Maintain Controlling Area</>). You can
either change the control indicator of the existing record or create a
new set of control indicators for the new fiscal year.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST252 - Activate company code validation (CO area &1 / fiscal year &2) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST252 - "Activate company code validation (CO area &1 / fiscal year &2)" occurs when the company code validation is not activated for a specific controlling area and fiscal year combination. This error message is related to the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  The cause of this error is that the company code validation is not activated for the specified controlling area and fiscal year combination. This validation is necessary to ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the controlling area and fiscal year.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the company code validation for the specified controlling area and fiscal year combination. Follow these steps:
  
  Log in to SAP using a user ID with appropriate authorization.
  Go to the SAP Easy Access menu and navigate to the following path: 
  Accounting -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Organization -> Maintain Controlling Area
  In the "Maintain Controlling Area" transaction, enter the controlling area for which you want to activate the company code validation.
  Click on the "Details" button to display the details of the controlling area.
  In the details screen, go to the "Company Code" tab.
  In the "Company Code" tab, select the relevant company code and fiscal year combination for which you want to activate the validation.
  Click on the "Activate Company Code Validation" button.
  Save the changes and exit the transaction.
  
  After following these steps, the company code validation will be activated for the specified controlling area and fiscal year combination, and the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST252 should no longer appear.
  Related Information:
  The company code validation in SAP ensures that the company code is correctly assigned to the controlling area and fiscal year. It helps in maintaining the integrity of financial and controlling data by enforcing the correct assignment of company codes.
  Activating the company code validation is important for accurate financial reporting and analysis. It ensures that transactions are correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling area and fiscal year, enabling accurate cost and profit analysis.
  It is recommended to consult with your SAP system administrator or SAP consultant for specific guidance and assistance in resolving this error message.