How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST342 - Differing compat. view ledgers &1 and &2 used; company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Differing compat. view ledgers &1 and &2 used; company code &3

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for
<DS:SIMG.V_FCML_MLCO_COFI>Multiple Accounting Principles in Controlling
(COGM)</>, you defined the settings for some (not for all) company codes
of controlling area &V4&. You entered &V1& as compatibility view ledger
for company code &V3& and <LS>Excl. Update</> = '1'.
In Customizing activity <LS>Define Ledger for CO Version</>, however,
you entered ledger &V2& as compatibility view ledger for controlling
area &V4& for version 000 or a transfer price delta version. This entry
is only valid for all company codes for which no settings were defined
in <LS>Multiple Accounting Principles in Controlling (COGM)</>.

System Response

You aren't allowed to enter differing ledgers. Version 000 and the
transfer price delta versions must have the same ledger assigned for
<ZH>all</> company codes of this controlling area.

How to fix this error?

Please check the following Customizing activities:

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

<DS:SIMG.V_FCML_MLCO_COFI>Set Up Integration with G/L for Parallel Cost
of Goods Manufactured</>
<DS:SIMG.FINSV_VERSN_LD>Define Ledger for CO Version</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST342 - Differing compat. view ledgers &1 and &2 used; company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST342 indicates that there is a mismatch between the compatibility view ledgers used in the system for a specific company code. This typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of ledgers.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two different compatibility view ledgers are being used in a transaction or process, and they are not aligned or compatible with each other.
  The company code specified is configured to use different ledgers that do not match in terms of their settings or definitions.
  There may be a configuration issue in the ledger settings in the Financial Accounting module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledgers in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Define Ledgers
  
  
  Ensure that the compatibility view ledgers for the specified company code are correctly defined and aligned.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the company code in question. Ensure that the company code is assigned to the correct ledgers and that there are no discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the ledgers to ensure that all settings are correctly aligned. This can often be done through transaction codes like OB22 (for ledger settings) or OB37 (for compatibility view settings).
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Configuration for ledgers.
  OB37: Compatibility view settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on financial accounting and ledger management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FINS_ACDOC_CUST342 error in your SAP system.