How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST060 - Mandatory currency type & is missing for ledger specific posting.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Mandatory currency type & is missing for ledger specific posting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST060 - Mandatory currency type & is missing for ledger specific posting. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST060 indicates that a mandatory currency type is missing for a ledger-specific posting. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial documents in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with multiple ledgers or currencies.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Currency Type Configuration: The currency type required for the specific ledger is not configured in the system. This can happen if the ledger is set up to require a specific currency type that has not been defined.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Settings: The document being posted may not have the necessary currency type specified, or the currency type may not match the requirements of the ledger.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts may not have the required currency type set up correctly.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or not open for the specific currency type, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in question and ensure that the required currency types are defined.
  Use transaction code OB22 to check and maintain the currency types for your ledgers.
  
  
  
  Review Document Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document you are trying to post includes the necessary currency type. You can check this in the document entry screen.
  Make sure that the currency type matches the requirements of the ledger.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the accounts involved in the posting. Ensure that the currency type is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like FS00 (for G/L accounts) to review the account settings.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the currency type you are trying to use. You can check this in the transaction OB52.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to currency types and ledger postings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to differentiate between various currencies used in financial transactions (e.g., local currency, group currency, hard currency).
  Ledgers: SAP allows for multiple ledgers to be maintained, which can have different currency requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (for currency type configuration), FS00 (for G/L account maintenance), and OB52 (for posting period management).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FINS_ACDOC_POST060 error message.