How To Fix GJ479 - Missing Exchange Account for Account &1

GJ479 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Missing Exchange Account for Account &1

What causes this issue?

For account &V1& (chart of accounts &V2&) no exchange difference
account has been maintained. The current company code is &V3&, the
function code is &V4&.

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?

Please maintain exchange difference accounts.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ479 - Missing Exchange Account for Account &1 ?

  The SAP error message GJ479, which states "Missing Exchange Account for Account &1," typically occurs in the context of managing foreign currency transactions in SAP. This error indicates that there is no exchange account defined for the specified account, which is necessary for processing transactions involving foreign currencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the exchange account has not been defined for the specified account in the system. This can happen if the account is newly created or if the configuration was not completed properly.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account in question may not be set up to handle foreign currency transactions, or it may not be linked to the appropriate exchange rate accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the account number or other related data that leads to the system not being able to find the corresponding exchange account.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GJ479 error, you