How To Fix GLE_MCA477 - Equivalent account &1 (company code &2) not contained in internal table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Equivalent account &1 (company code &2) not contained in internal table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA477 - Equivalent account &1 (company code &2) not contained in internal table ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA477 indicates that there is an issue with the equivalent account configuration in the context of a specific company code. This error typically arises during the posting of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with parallel accounting or when using multiple ledgers.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system cannot find the equivalent account specified for a particular company code in the internal table that holds the mapping of equivalent accounts. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The equivalent account for the specified company code has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used in the transaction does not have a corresponding equivalent account set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data, such as missing entries or incorrect mappings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLE_MCA477 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the equivalent account settings.
  Ensure that the equivalent account is defined for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Define Equivalent Accounts:
  
  If the equivalent account is missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation and ensure that the equivalent accounts are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment:
  
  Check the account assignment in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the account being used has a valid equivalent account assigned.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be additional considerations or updates that apply.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for equivalent accounts) and FS00 (for G/L account master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify financial configurations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GLE_MCA477 error in your SAP system.