How To Fix FINS_IC421 - Currency type &1 is still used in ledger &2 and company code &3


FINS_IC421 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FINS_IC - Manage Currencies

  • Message number: 421

  • Message text: Currency type &1 is still used in ledger &2 and company code &3

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  • What causes this issue?

    It looks like you are trying to delete currency type &v1& amounts from
    the combination of ledger &v2& and company code &v3&. The corresponding
    data column in table ACDOCA is &v4&.

    System Response

    Based on the project configuration, this currency type is still being
    used in the combination of ledger &v2& and company code &v3&. Therefore,
    the system refrains from clearing the amount column.

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to delete currency type &v1& amounts from the combination of
    ledger &v2& and company code &v3&, you must first ensure that the
    currency type &v1& in column &v4& of table ACDOCA isn't being used for
    this combination of ledger and company code.
    You can make the appropriate changes in the Customizing activity
    <DS:SIMG.FINSVC_LEDGER_IC>Define Settings for Currency Types</>

    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.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


FINS_IC421 - Details

  • The SAP error message FINS_IC421 indicates that a specific currency type is still being used in a ledger and company code, which prevents certain operations from being completed. This error typically arises during activities such as closing periods, changing currency settings, or performing data migrations.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: A currency type (e.g., local currency, group currency, etc.) is still assigned to a ledger in a specific company code. You are trying to delete or modify the currency type, but it is still in use, which violates the integrity of the financial data.
    Solution: To resolve the FINS_IC421 error, you can follow these steps: Identify the Currency Type: Check the error message for the specific currency type (denoted as &1) that is causing the issue. Check Ledger and Company Code: Identify the ledger (denoted as &2) and company code (denoted as &3) mentioned in the error message. Review Currency Assignments: Go to the transaction code OB22 (for defining currencies)

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