How To Fix GLE_MCA087 - Reference document &1 does not exist for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Reference document &1 does not exist for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA087 - Reference document &1 does not exist for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA087 indicates that a reference document specified in a transaction does not exist for the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to access or process a document that the system cannot find.
  Cause:
  
  Document Deletion: The reference document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current transaction.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Company Code Mismatch: The document may exist, but it is associated with a different company code than the one specified in the transaction.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the document in the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the document number entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  Check Document Existence: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to verify if the document exists in the system for the specified company code.
  Review Company Code: Ensure that the company code specified in the transaction matches the company code associated with the reference document.
  Consult with IT/Support: If the document should exist but cannot be found, consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate potential data integrity issues or to check if the document was archived or deleted.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document in the specified company code.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial accounting and document management for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.