How To Fix GLE_MCA431 - Invalid first local currency role &1

GLE_MCA431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Invalid first local currency role &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system terminates processing of the current company code.

How to fix this error?

In the MCA Customizing settings, you must have defined the currency type
of the first non-functional currency for this company code (transaction
OB22). Correct the settings in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FAGL_MCA_VMCAVAR>Define MCA Variants</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA431 - Invalid first local currency role &1 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA431, which states "Invalid first local currency role &1," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of currency roles in the system. This error is often related to the settings for local currencies in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error usually arises when the first local currency role is not properly defined or is invalid in the system configuration.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the company code or the controlling area may not have the correct currency settings.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the currency settings in different areas of the system, such as between the company code and the controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting