How To Fix GLE_MCA279 - Cannot determine functional currency for company code &1

GLE_MCA279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Cannot determine functional currency for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA279 - Cannot determine functional currency for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA279, which states "Cannot determine functional currency for company code &1," typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the functional currency for a specified company code. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code may not have a functional currency defined in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code Settings: The company code settings may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Currency Type Issues: There may be issues with the currency types defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the company code may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the functional currency.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting ->