How To Fix FINS_ML_ERD003 - Invalid combination: Accounting principle &1, ledger &2, company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_ERD - Material Ledger: Exchange Rate Differences

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid combination: Accounting principle &1, ledger &2, company code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_ERD003 - Invalid combination: Accounting principle &1, ledger &2, company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_ERD003 indicates that there is an invalid combination of accounting principles, ledgers, and company codes in the context of the Multi-Ledger Accounting functionality. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the settings related to the accounting principles and the ledgers assigned to a specific company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The accounting principle, ledger, and company code may not be correctly configured in the system. This can happen if the accounting principle is not assigned to the ledger or if the ledger is not assigned to the company code.
  Missing Assignments: The necessary assignments between the accounting principle, ledger, and company code may be missing or incorrectly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as entering an incorrect accounting principle or ledger when processing transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the assignments of accounting principles to ledgers and company codes.
  Use transaction code OB22 to check the configuration of accounting principles and ensure that the correct ledgers are assigned to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Review Ledger Settings:
  
  Ensure that the ledger you are trying to use is active and properly configured for the company code in question.
  Check the settings in transaction code OBY6 to confirm that the ledger is assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error and ensure that the correct accounting principle and ledger are being used.
  Make sure that the data entered matches the configurations set in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring accounting principles and ledgers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Configuration of accounting principles.
  OBY6: Configuration of ledgers and their assignment to company codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_ML_ERD003 and ensure that the accounting principles, ledgers, and company codes are correctly configured in your SAP system.