How To Fix GLE_MCA187 - Incorrect target crcy type &1, or base crcy type &2 in GLE_MCA_FXR

GLE_MCA187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Incorrect target crcy type &1, or base crcy type &2 in GLE_MCA_FXR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA187 - Incorrect target crcy type &1, or base crcy type &2 in GLE_MCA_FXR ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA187 indicates an issue related to currency types in the context of foreign currency valuation or currency conversion processes. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration of the target currency type or base currency type in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Currency Type Configuration: The error may occur if the target currency type (&1) or base currency type (&2) is not correctly defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the configuration of the currency types in the financial accounting module.
  
  
  Missing Currency Type: The specified currency type may not exist in the system or may not be properly assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry where the currency types are specified incorrectly in the transaction or during the configuration of the financial documents.
  
  
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: If there are