How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST336 - Enter ledger (compat.) for company code &1, accounting principle &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Enter ledger (compat.) for company code &1, accounting principle &2

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for <LS>Multiple Accounting Principles in
Controlling (COGM)</>, no ledger is specified in the <LS>Ledger
(Compat.)</> field for company code &V1& and accounting principle &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?

Please go to Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.V_FCML_MLCO_COFI>Set Up Integration with G/L for Multiple
Accounting Principles in Controlling</> and specify the missing ledger.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST336 - Enter ledger (compat.) for company code &1, accounting principle &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST336 indicates that there is a missing configuration for the ledger (compatibility) for a specific company code and accounting principle. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) when trying to post documents or perform certain financial operations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The system cannot find a compatibility ledger configuration for the specified company code and accounting principle.
  The ledger settings have not been properly defined in the system.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the ledgers or accounting principles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB22 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Ledgers).
  Verify that the compatibility ledger is defined for the specified company code and accounting principle.
  
  
  
  Define Compatibility Ledger:
  
  If the compatibility ledger is not defined, you will need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  You can define the compatibility ledger by specifying the relevant parameters such as the company code, accounting principle, and the ledger type.
  
  
  
  Check Accounting Principles:
  
  Ensure that the accounting principles are correctly assigned to the company code. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Accounting Principles.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check if the document types used in your postings are compatible with the defined ledgers. You can do this in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Define Ledgers
  SPRO: SAP Project Reference Object for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify ledger configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST336 error and ensure that your ledger configurations are correctly set up in SAP.