How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST459 - External currency type &2 of currency type &1 does not exist

FINS_ACDOC_CUST459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 459

• Message text: External currency type &2 of currency type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST459 - External currency type &2 of currency type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST459 indicates that there is an issue with the currency configuration in the system. Specifically, it states that the external currency type specified (denoted as &2) for the currency type (denoted as &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during financial transactions or postings where currency conversion is involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The external currency type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Type: The currency type specified may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the currency type is specified.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling currency types correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (for defining currency types) and verify that the external currency type exists for the specified currency