How To Fix FINS_REC202 - &1: Universal Journal Entry target amount or currency key already filled

FINS_REC202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REC - Reconciliation Message Class

• Message number: 202

• Message text: &1: Universal Journal Entry target amount or currency key already filled

What causes this issue?

Either the target amount field or target currency key field of the
Universal Journal Entry is already filled.
If you continue with the currency conversion, the data in these fields
will be lost and cannot be restored.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_REC202 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_REC202 indicates that there is an issue with the Universal Journal Entry where the target amount or currency key has already been filled. This typically occurs during the posting of financial documents in the Universal Journal (also known as the Universal Journal Entry or ACDOCA table) in SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error often arises when there is an attempt to post a journal entry that has already been partially or fully entered, leading to a conflict in the target amount or currency key.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial document types or the settings related to the Universal Journal.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data being posted, such as incorrect mappings or missing fields, this error can occur.
  User Error: Sometimes, users may inadvertently try to post the same entry multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicate Entries: Review the entries in