How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST277 - Define how transaction crcy amounts are calculated (CO area &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Define how transaction crcy amounts are calculated (CO area &1)

What causes this issue?

Transfer prices are active in controlling area &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please choose from the following Customizing options how you want the
system to calculate the transaction currency amounts for CO line items:
The system will calculate the transaction currency amounts using the
document currency for all valuations.
The system will calculate the transaction currency amounts for each
transfer price valuation separately.
You can do specify this setting using Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FINSC_MIG_CURR>Define Currency Settings for Migration</>
For more information<(>,<)> see
<DS:TX.FINS_VALUTYPE_DEPEND_TRANSCR>here</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST277 - Define how transaction crcy amounts are calculated (CO area &1) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST277 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of how transaction currency amounts are calculated for a specific controlling area in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine the correct method for calculating transaction currency amounts, which can affect financial reporting and data consistency.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area may not have the necessary settings defined for transaction currency calculations.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration for the controlling area.
  Currency Type Issues: The currency types used in the controlling area may not be properly defined or linked to the relevant transaction types.
  Customizing Issues: If there have been recent changes or updates to the system, it may have affected the existing configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST277 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for controlling (CO).
  Use the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Define Transaction Currency Calculation:
  
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Define Transaction Currency Amounts.
  Check the settings for the controlling area indicated in the error message (e.g., CO area &1).
  Ensure that the transaction currency calculation method is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Types:
  
  Ensure that the currency types used in the controlling area are correctly defined and linked to the relevant transaction types.
  You can check this under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Account > Define G/L Account.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If there have been recent changes, review the customizing settings to ensure that they are still valid and have not been inadvertently altered.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by executing a transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (for currency settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST277 error and ensure that transaction currency amounts are calculated correctly for the specified controlling area.