How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST291 - Currency type &1 missing for ledger &2 / company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Currency type &1 missing for ledger &2 / company code &3

What causes this issue?

Currency type &V1& does not exist as an additional currency in the
company settings for company code &V3& in ledger &V2&.

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?

In Customizing activity
<DS:TRAN.FINSC_LEDGER>Define Settings for Ledgers and Currency Types</>
, add the currency type &V1& to ledger &V2& / company &V3& as an
additional currency.
&ADDITIONAL_HINTS&
<DS:TX.FINS_CURTP_LEDGER_DEPENDENCY>Read more on the dependencies
between currency types, ledgers, and CO versions</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST291 - Currency type &1 missing for ledger &2 / company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST291 indicates that there is a missing currency type for a specific ledger and company code combination. This error typically arises during financial postings or when trying to access financial documents in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The currency type specified in the posting or transaction does not exist for the specified ledger and company code.
  The configuration for the currency types in the ledger is incomplete or incorrect.
  The ledger is not properly set up to handle the currency type being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (Define Currency Types).
  Verify that the currency type in question (indicated by &1 in the error message) is defined for the specified ledger (indicated by &2) and company code (indicated by &3).
  
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (Define Ledgers).
  Ensure that the ledger is correctly configured to support the currency types you need. You may need to add the missing currency type to the ledger.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the company code settings.
  Ensure that the company code is set up to use the required currency types.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Currency Type:
  
  If the currency type is indeed missing, you can add it by going to the relevant configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  You may need to consult with your SAP FI consultant or administrator to ensure that the correct currency types are added.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to define how different currencies are handled in financial transactions. Common currency types include:
  
  10: Transaction currency
  20: Group currency
  30: Hard currency
  
  
  
  Ledgers: Ledgers in SAP are used to manage financial data for different accounting principles or reporting requirements. Each ledger can have its own set of currency types.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on configuring currency types and ledgers.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.