How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST271 - Legal crcy type &1 used in &2 several times, delete multiple uses

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Legal crcy type &1 used in &2 several times, delete multiple uses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST271 - Legal crcy type &1 used in &2 several times, delete multiple uses ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST271 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the legal currency type in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the same legal currency type is being used multiple times in a particular context, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The same legal currency type has been assigned multiple times in the configuration settings for a specific entity (like a company code or a controlling area).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect setup in the financial accounting configuration, particularly in the settings related to currency types.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries for currency types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant financial area (e.g., company code or controlling area).
  Navigate to the section where currency types are defined (e.g., in the Financial Accounting (FI) module).
  Look for the legal currency type that is causing the issue and check for duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find that the same legal currency type is listed multiple times, delete the duplicates.
  Ensure that each legal currency type is unique within the context it is being used.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it did not create duplicate entries.
  Clean up any inconsistencies in the data that may have resulted from the migration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Perform transactions that previously triggered the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining currency types) or OBY6 (for company code settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed steps on configuring currency types and understanding the implications of legal currency settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP FI expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the duplicate entries and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST271 error.