How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST470 - This report cannot be used in a production system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 470

• Message text: This report cannot be used in a production system.

What causes this issue?

In a production system, you cannot use this report to update existing
transactional data with the currency key and amounts for a new currency.
The <LS>Manage Currencies</> tool allows you to introduce new, flexible
currencies for company codes and ledgers that are already used in your
production system.
Note: This tool can handle only currency types that not CO relevant.
This means that it can handle only currencies that are not written to
the BSEG document table and that don't belong to the CO currency types.
Start your currency introduction project using the
<DS:SIMG.FINSVC_IC_PROJ>Create Project for Managing Currencies</>
activity.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST470 - This report cannot be used in a production system. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST470 indicates that a specific report or transaction cannot be executed in a production environment. This is a common restriction in SAP systems to prevent untested or development reports from being run in a live production environment, which could lead to data inconsistencies or other issues.
  Cause:
  
  Development vs. Production Environment: The report or transaction is likely still in a development or testing phase and has not been approved for use in the production environment.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict certain reports from being executed in production to ensure data integrity and stability.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to run the report in the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report Status: Verify if the report is still in development or testing. If it is, you may need to wait until it has been properly tested and approved for production use.
  Transport Request: If the report is ready for production, ensure that it has been transported from the development environment to the production environment using the appropriate transport requests.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report in the production environment. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team: If you believe the report should be available in production, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to review the configuration settings and user authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may have specific notes addressing this issue.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand its intended use and any restrictions that may apply.
  Testing in Non-Production Environment: If you need to test the report, consider doing so in a non-production environment (e.g., development or quality assurance) where such restrictions do not apply.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.