How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST473 - Accounting principles &1 and &2 assigned in ledger &3 company code &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Accounting principles &1 and &2 assigned in ledger &3 company code &4

What causes this issue?

An accounting principle can be assigned at three levels:
Ledger
Company Code
Accounting principles for company codes (older, existing logic)

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

If the assignment is done at the ledger level, the accounting principle
is valid for all company codes of the ledger.
Alternatively, the accounting principle can be set for individual
company codes in a ledger, if the accounting principle is not defined at
the ledger level.
The third level is the older logic, which allowed you to assign one or
more accounting principles to a company code in a ledger.
In this specific case, there is an assignment at the ledger or company
code level as well as an assignment using the older logic. The older
assignment does not match the new assignment.

System Response

System returns an error.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the accounting principle assignment is consistent. This can
be achieved by changing one of the assignments so it matches the other.
Also, you can remove the incorrect assignment(s).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST473 - Accounting principles &1 and &2 assigned in ledger &3 company code &4 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST473 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the assignment of accounting principles to ledgers in a specific company code. This error indicates that two different accounting principles are assigned to the same ledger, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Accounting Principles: The error arises when two different accounting principles are assigned to the same ledger for a specific company code. This can happen during configuration or when changes are made to the accounting principles or ledgers.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the settings for ledgers and accounting principles.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the configuration, inconsistencies may arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledgers in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the path: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Ledger > Define Ledgers.
  Verify the accounting principles assigned to the ledger in question.
  
  
  
  Review Accounting Principles:
  
  Check the accounting principles assigned to the company code and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Navigate to: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Ledger > Assign Accounting Principles to Ledgers.
  
  
  
  Correct Assignments:
  
  If you find that two accounting principles are assigned to the same ledger, you will need to correct this by either removing one of the assignments or reconfiguring the ledgers to ensure that each ledger has a unique accounting principle.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to ledger and accounting principle configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that financial transactions can be processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining ledgers) and OBY6 (for assigning accounting principles) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP FI consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.