How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC192 - Processing stopped due to differing decimal settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Processing stopped due to differing decimal settings

What causes this issue?

Processing was stopped due to differing currency decimal settings in the
source and Central Finance systems.

System Response

You have entered differing currency decimal settings in the Central
Finance system and a source system.
The following scenarios do not allow a smaller number of decimals in the
Central Finance system:
Clearing Transfer<(>,<)>
Central Tax<(>,<)>
Central Payment.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the scenarios above, carry out one of the following
activities:
Adjust the settings in your Central Finance system.
Introduce a new currency in the Central Finance system which takes into
account the highest number of decimals needed, and map your source
currency to it.
Perform SLO projects in the Central Finance system.
For further information, see SAP notes 2292043 and 2346233.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC192 - Processing stopped due to differing decimal settings ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC192 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the decimal settings between different components or systems during the processing of financial documents. This typically occurs in the context of Central Finance (CFIN) where data is being transferred from a source system to a central system, and the decimal notation (number of decimal places) for currency or amounts does not match.
  Cause:
  
  Different Decimal Settings: The source system and the target system (Central Finance) have different settings for the number of decimal places for currencies or amounts.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the currency settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be consistent across systems.
  Data Transfer Issues: During the data transfer process, if the data is not formatted correctly according to the target system's settings, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Decimal Settings: 
  
  Verify the decimal settings for currencies in both the source and target systems. This can be done in the SAP system under the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Currencies ? Define Decimal Notation.
  
  
  Ensure that the number of decimal places for each currency is consistent across both systems.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If discrepancies are found, adjust the configuration in either the source or target system to ensure they match.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Before transferring data, validate the data in the source system to ensure that it adheres to the decimal settings of the target system.
  You may need to correct any data that does not conform to the expected format.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to reprocess the financial document that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB08 to check and maintain exchange rates and currency settings.
  Central Finance Configuration: Ensure that the Central Finance configuration is correctly set up to handle the data from the source systems.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise from the changes made.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.