How To Fix GLE_MCA093 - Combination of pos.cat. and pos.type (&1) is invalid for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Combination of pos.cat. and pos.type (&1) is invalid for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA093 - Combination of pos.cat. and pos.type (&1) is invalid for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA093 indicates that there is an invalid combination of the position category (pos.cat.) and position type (pos.type) for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of managing financial positions or controlling in SAP, particularly when dealing with Master Data or during the posting of transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The position category and position type combination may not be configured correctly in the system for the specified company code.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the position category or position type may not be set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect position category or type is being used.
  Company Code Restrictions: Certain position categories or types may not be allowed for the specified company code due to business rules or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for position management.
  Verify that the combination of position category and position type is valid for the specified company code.
  If necessary, create or modify the configuration to allow the combination.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the position category and position type is correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the position category and type exist in the system and are active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or document that triggered the error and ensure that the correct position category and type are being used.
  Make any necessary corrections to the data entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on valid combinations of position categories and types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OX15 (for company code settings) or OX02 (for position category settings) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configurations and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.