How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST281 - Curr.type &1 in ledger &2/company code &3 must be defined as FI currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Curr.type &1 in ledger &2/company code &3 must be defined as FI currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST281 - Curr.type &1 in ledger &2/company code &3 must be defined as FI currency ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST281 indicates that a specific currency type is not defined as a Financial Accounting (FI) currency for a given ledger and company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a document in a currency that is not recognized as valid for the specified ledger and company code combination.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Type Configuration: The currency type you are trying to use (indicated by &1) is not set up as a valid FI currency in the configuration for the specified ledger (&2) and company code (&3).
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the currency type in the Financial Accounting settings may not have been completed.
  Incorrect Posting: The document you are trying to post may be using an incorrect currency type that does not match the defined settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB22 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Account Groups).
  Verify that the currency type you are trying to use is defined as a valid FI currency for the specified ledger and company code.
  
  
  
  Define Currency Types:
  
  If the currency type is not defined, you will need to add it. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Account Groups.
  Ensure that the currency type is included in the configuration for the relevant ledger and company code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Ledger Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OB22 to check the settings for the ledger in question. Ensure that the currency type is correctly assigned to the ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly configured to use the currency type in question. You can check this in the company code settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to define how different currencies are treated in financial transactions. Common currency types include:
  
  10: Company Code Currency
  20: Group Currency
  30: Hard Currency
  40: Index Currency
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB22: Define Currency Types
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring currency types and ledgers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the currency type is correctly defined for your financial transactions in SAP.