How To Fix FINS_REC204 - &1: Universal Journal Entry has currency key &4 instead of &3 for type &2

FINS_REC204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REC - Reconciliation Message Class

• Message number: 204

• Message text: &1: Universal Journal Entry has currency key &4 instead of &3 for type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REC204 - &1: Universal Journal Entry has currency key &4 instead of &3 for type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REC204 indicates a currency mismatch in a Universal Journal entry. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency between the currency keys used in the journal entry and the expected currency keys for the specified document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Key Mismatch: The error occurs when the currency key of the Universal Journal entry does not match the expected currency key for the document type. For example, if the system expects a certain currency (e.g., EUR) but finds another (e.g., USD), it will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system regarding currency settings for the document types or the ledger.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this mismatch, where the user inadvertently selects the wrong currency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the document type in the SAP system. Ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined