How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST468 - Acctg princ. &3 of ledger &1 doesn't match acctg princ. &4 of CoCode &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Acctg princ. &3 of ledger &1 doesn't match acctg princ. &4 of CoCode &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST468 - Acctg princ. &3 of ledger &1 doesn't match acctg princ. &4 of CoCode &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST468 indicates a mismatch between the accounting principles defined for a ledger and the accounting principles defined for a company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a document in a ledger that has a different accounting principle than what is configured for the associated company code.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Accounting Principles: The accounting principle assigned to the ledger does not match the accounting principle assigned to the company code. This can happen if:
  
  The ledger is configured to use a different accounting principle than the one set for the company code.
  There are inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the ledgers and company codes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB22 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Account Creation -> Define Account Groups).
  Verify the accounting principle assigned to the ledger in question.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Account Creation -> Define Company Code).
  Check the accounting principle assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Align Accounting Principles:
  
  If the accounting principles do not match, you will need to either:
  
  Change the accounting principle of the ledger to match that of the company code.
  Change the accounting principle of the company code to match that of the ledger.
  
  
  Ensure that the changes are consistent with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try posting the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Accounting Principles: In SAP, accounting principles define the rules and guidelines for financial reporting. Different accounting principles may be used for different regions or types of financial reporting (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
  Ledgers: Ledgers in SAP can be configured to use different accounting principles, which allows for flexibility in financial reporting.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be created. Each company code can have its own accounting principles.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after checking the configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting in SAP.