How To Fix GLE_MCA445 - Cannot determine position account

GLE_MCA445 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Cannot determine position account

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine the position account for chart of accounts
&V1&, process type &V2&, and currency &V3&. This is because the
Customizing settings for the MCA process of the
<DS:GLOS.4D0D6D6AA6273C46E10000000A421945>Adjustment of Implicit FX
Transactions [IFX]</> process category are not complete.

System Response

The system skips processing of the current company code.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Complete the Customizing settings for account determination using
<DS:SIMG.FAGL_MCA_VPOS>Maintain FX Position Accounts and Equivalent
Accounts</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA445 - Cannot determine position account ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA445, which states "Cannot determine position account," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with the management of accounts in the General Ledger (GL) or during the posting of transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The position account may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the account assignment for a specific transaction type or business process is not set up correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment in the transaction may not match any existing position accounts in the system.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the accounts, such as missing or incorrect data in the relevant account master records.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be linked to a valid position account in the configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary