How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST255 - There are duplicate currency positions used in ledger &1/company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 255

• Message text: There are duplicate currency positions used in ledger &1/company code &2

What causes this issue?

Currency position &V4& is duplicated in ledger &V1& / company code &V2&
for currency types
&V3&

System Response

This leads to a database mismatch.

How to fix this error?

,,Contact SAP for support

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST255 - There are duplicate currency positions used in ledger &1/company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST255 indicates that there are duplicate currency positions in the specified ledger and company code. This typically occurs when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of currency settings or when multiple entries are made for the same currency in the same ledger.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Currency Entries: The error usually arises when there are multiple entries for the same currency in the same ledger and company code. This can happen due to incorrect manual entries or data migration issues.
  Configuration Issues: The currency settings in the ledger or company code may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Migration Errors: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have introduced duplicates that were not present in the original system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger and company code in SAP.
  Ensure that each currency is defined only once for the specific ledger and company code.
  
  
  
  Review Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining currencies) or OBY6 (for company code settings) to review the currency settings.
  Check for any duplicate entries in the currency configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or correct the duplicate entries.
  Use transaction SE16N to access the relevant tables (like ACDOCA) and identify duplicate records.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur. This may involve running transactions that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22, OBY6, and SE16N for checking and modifying currency settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and currency management for best practices.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FINS_ACDOC_CUST255 error in your SAP system.