How To Fix GLE_MCA420 - Trans. crcy amt of &1 item &2 not equal to func. crcy amt of &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Trans. crcy amt of &1 item &2 not equal to func. crcy amt of &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA420 - Trans. crcy amt of &1 item &2 not equal to func. crcy amt of &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA420 indicates a discrepancy between the transaction currency amount and the functional currency amount for a specific line item in a financial document. This error typically arises during the posting of financial transactions, such as journal entries or invoice postings, where the amounts in different currencies do not match as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The transaction currency amount does not convert correctly to the functional currency amount due to incorrect exchange rates or missing exchange rate entries.
  Manual Entry Errors: There may be a manual entry error where the amounts in the transaction currency and functional currency were not entered correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for currency types or exchange rates in the SAP system may not be set up correctly.
  Rounding Differences: Rounding differences can occur when converting amounts between currencies, leading to discrepancies.
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or if there are restrictions on currency postings, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Exchange Rates: Verify that the exchange rates are correctly maintained in the system. You can do this by checking the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Review Document Entries: Go through the document entries to ensure that the amounts in both transaction currency and functional currency are entered correctly.
  Adjust Rounding: If rounding differences are causing the issue, consider adjusting the amounts to ensure they match.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to currencies in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open and that there are no restrictions on posting transactions in the specified currencies.
  Use Transaction Code FB50: If you are trying to post a journal entry, you can use transaction code FB50 to manually adjust the amounts and ensure they match.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (for exchange rates), FB50 (for journal entries), and FBL1N/FBL3N (for vendor/customer line items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on currency management and financial postings for further insights into handling currency discrepancies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.