How To Fix GLE_ECS_MAPI020 - Error when balancing the document; account or currency is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MAPI - ECS: Message Class for MAPI Layer

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error when balancing the document; account or currency is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI020 - Error when balancing the document; account or currency is missing ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI020 typically indicates that there is an issue with balancing a financial document due to missing account or currency information. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of journal entries, invoices, or other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Account Information: The document may not have a valid account assigned to it. This can happen if the account is not specified or if the account is inactive or not properly configured.
  Missing Currency Information: The currency for the transaction may not be defined, or there may be a mismatch between the currency of the document and the currency of the accounts involved.
  Incomplete Document: The document may not have all the required fields filled out, leading to an inability to balance.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial module, such as missing settings for account determination or currency settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
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