How To Fix GLE_MCA191 - Local currency &2 is not defined for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Local currency &2 is not defined for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA191 - Local currency &2 is not defined for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA191 indicates that the local currency for a specific company code is not defined in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires the local currency to be set up, but it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Local Currency Definition: The local currency for the specified company code has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may have been set up incorrectly, or the currency settings may have been altered.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the local currency settings may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLE_MCA191 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Company Code).
  Verify that the local currency is defined for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Define Local Currency:
  
  If the local currency is not defined, you can define it by:
  
  Selecting the company code.
  Entering the appropriate local currency (e.g., USD, EUR) in the currency field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency settings are consistent across all relevant configurations, including the chart of accounts and any related financial settings.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Data:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary currency settings were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring currencies and company codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Define Company Code
  OB22 - Define Currencies
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GLE_MCA191 error and ensure that the local currency is properly defined for the specified company code.