How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST454 - Base currency type &2 must have have same legal currency as curr. type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 454

• Message text: Base currency type &2 must have have same legal currency as curr. type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST454 - Base currency type &2 must have have same legal currency as curr. type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST454 indicates that there is a mismatch between the base currency type and the legal currency in a financial document. Specifically, it states that the base currency type (denoted as &2) must have the same legal currency as the currency type (denoted as &1). This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The base currency type and the legal currency type are not aligned in the configuration settings. This can happen if the currency types are set up incorrectly in the system.
  Document Posting: When attempting to post a document, the system checks the currency types and finds that they do not match the required legal currency settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts may have incorrect currency settings, leading to this error during document processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Currencies.
  Verify that the base currency type and legal currency type are correctly configured and aligned.
  
  
  
  Review Document Settings:
  
  Check the document you are trying to post. Ensure that the currency types used in the document match the expected legal currency settings.
  If necessary, adjust the currency type in the document to match the legal currency.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant accounts (e.g., customer, vendor, or GL accounts) to ensure that the currency settings are correct.
  You can check the account settings using Transaction Codes like FS00 (for GL accounts) or FD03 (for customer accounts).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  FS00: Display/change GL account master data
  FD03: Display customer master data
  FK03: Display vendor master data
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to currency types and financial document posting for more detailed guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform test postings to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FINS_ACDOC_CUST454 error in your SAP system.