How To Fix FINS_IC_CUST052 - Different configuration comp. code &1 currency type &2 in ledger settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_IC_CUST - Manage Currencies: Customizing

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Different configuration comp. code &1 currency type &2 in ledger settings

What causes this issue?

For all company codes, within a project, that introduce a target
currency type into several ledgers, the source currency type, exchange
rate type, and translation date type must be the same. Otherwise, this
causes incomparable results in the company codes that are transferred.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Update your project configuration to ensure that the source currency,
exchange rate, and translation date types are the same for all entries
that have the same company code and target currency combination.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_IC_CUST052 - Different configuration comp. code &1 currency type &2 in ledger settings ?

  The SAP error message FINS_IC_CUST052 indicates that there is a mismatch in the configuration settings for the currency type in the ledger settings for different company codes. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with multiple company codes that have different currency settings.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The currency type defined for a specific company code does not match the currency type defined in the ledger settings.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the currency types across different company codes.
  The system is trying to post a transaction that involves multiple company codes with differing currency configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation).
  Verify the ledger settings for the company code in question. Ensure that the currency type is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the settings for the company codes involved.
  Ensure that the currency types are consistent across the company codes that are being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Currency Type Settings:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you may need to adjust the currency type settings for the affected company codes to ensure they align with the ledger settings.
  You can do this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Ledgers > Define Ledger.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data that is causing the error. Ensure that the currency type being used is valid for the company code and ledger combination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If necessary, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for further insights into the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to define how currencies are handled in financial transactions. Common currency types include:
  
  10: Company Code Currency
  20: Group Currency
  30: Hard Currency
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Define Ledger
  OBY6: Company Code Global Parameters
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the configuration issues leading to the FINS_IC_CUST052 error message.