How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST338 - Multiple acctg princ. in CO (COGM): leading version missing for CoCode &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Multiple acctg princ. in CO (COGM): leading version missing for CoCode &1

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for <LS>Multiple Accounting Principles in
Controlling (COGM)</> an entry is missing for updating the leading
version of company code &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 go to Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.V_FCML_MLCO_COFI>Set Up Integration with G/L for Multiple
Accounting Principles in Controlling (COGM)</> to add the missing entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST338 - Multiple acctg princ. in CO (COGM): leading version missing for CoCode &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST338 indicates that there are multiple accounting principles defined for a controlling area (CO) in the context of Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM), but the leading version is missing for the specified company code (CoCode). This can occur in environments where multiple accounting principles are used, such as in parallel accounting scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Accounting Principles: The system is configured to use multiple accounting principles, but the leading version (the primary accounting principle) is not defined for the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the controlling area settings or in the accounting principles assigned to the company code.
  Missing Data: The necessary data for the leading version might not have been maintained or could be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Centers -> Define Accounting Principles.
  Ensure that the leading version is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Define Leading Version:
  
  If the leading version is missing, you need to define it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the Define Accounting Principles section.
  Assign the leading version to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the company code in the Financial Accounting section to ensure that the accounting principles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Completeness:
  
  Ensure that all necessary data for the leading version is maintained and complete. This includes checking for any missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.