How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST253 - Please activate company code validation (mandatory)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Please activate company code validation (mandatory)

What causes this issue?

Company code validation is inactive for CO area &V1& and fiscal year
&V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please activate company code validation.

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_CUST253 - Please activate company code validation (mandatory) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST253 indicates that the system requires the activation of company code validation for certain financial transactions. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a document or perform a transaction that requires validation against a specific company code, but the necessary settings have not been configured in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The company code validation is not activated in the system settings.
  The transaction you are trying to execute requires that the company code be validated, but the configuration does not allow for it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the company code validation in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  Go to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Activate Company Code Validation.
  
  
  
  Activate Company Code Validation:
  
  In the configuration settings, look for the option to activate company code validation.
  Ensure that the validation is set to "active" for the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (to manage company codes) or OBD2 (to manage validation settings) depending on your specific requirements.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on company code validation and its implications on financial transactions.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST253 error and successfully perform the required financial transactions.