How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST484 - You can't make currency type changes; postings exist in company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 484

• Message text: You can't make currency type changes; postings exist in company code &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST484 - You can't make currency type changes; postings exist in company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST484 indicates that you are trying to change the currency type for a company code in SAP, but there are existing postings that prevent this change. This is a common issue when dealing with financial configurations in SAP, particularly in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Existing Postings: There are already financial transactions recorded in the company code that use the current currency type. Changing the currency type would affect these postings, which is not allowed.
  Currency Type Restrictions: SAP has built-in restrictions to maintain data integrity and consistency in financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Existing Postings:
  
  Review the existing postings in the company code to understand the transactions that are causing the issue. You can use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the documents.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reverse Postings:
  
  If feasible, you may need to delete or reverse the existing postings that are preventing the currency type change. This should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's financial policies.
  
  
  
  Change Currency Type in a New Company Code:
  
  If changing the currency type is essential, consider creating a new company code with the desired currency type and migrating the necessary data to this new company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  Engage with your finance or accounting team to discuss the implications of changing the currency type and to explore alternative solutions that may not require changing the currency type.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional guidance or specific steps for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the company code in transaction OBY6 (Define Company Code) to understand the current currency settings.
  Data Migration: If you decide to create a new company code, consider using tools like SAP Data Services or LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) for data migration.
  
  Always ensure that any changes made are compliant with your organization's policies and that you have the necessary approvals before proceeding with significant changes in the financial system.