How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST018 - Determination of currency of account & (&) not poossible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_POST - FIN UDoc posting: Message from posting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Determination of currency of account & (&) not poossible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST018 - Determination of currency of account & (&) not poossible ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST018 indicates that there is an issue with the determination of the currency of account during the posting of a financial document. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can be related to various factors, including configuration settings, master data issues, or transaction-specific parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The currency settings in the company code or the chart of accounts may not be properly configured.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts (e.g., G/L accounts, customer/vendor accounts) may not have the correct currency settings.
  Transaction Currency Mismatch: The currency used in the transaction may not match the expected currency for the account being posted to.
  Currency Type Issues: The system may be unable to determine the correct currency type (e.g., local currency, group currency) for the account.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the posting may not be configured to allow postings in the specified currency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the currency settings in the company code and chart of accounts. Ensure that the currency is correctly defined and that the account is set up to accept postings in that currency.
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Preparation ? Define G/L Account Master Data and check the currency settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the G/L accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that the currency is correctly assigned.
  For customer/vendor accounts, ensure that the currency is set correctly in the master data.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Transaction:
  
  Review the transaction details to ensure that the currency used matches the expected currency for the accounts involved.
  If the transaction is being posted in a foreign currency, ensure that the exchange rate is maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the document type being used. Ensure that it allows postings in the specified currency.
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Types and check the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the posting process to identify where the currency determination is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Data), OBY6 (Define Company Code), and OB22 (Define Currency Types) to check and modify settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on financial accounting configuration and currency settings.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FINS_ACDOC_POST018 error message.