How To Fix GLE_MCA480 - Access to table GLE_MCA_DOCREF not possible: Key field &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Access to table GLE_MCA_DOCREF not possible: Key field &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA480 - Access to table GLE_MCA_DOCREF not possible: Key field &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA480 indicates that there is an issue with accessing the table GLE_MCA_DOCREF due to an empty key field. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with document references.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a program or transaction attempts to access the GLE_MCA_DOCREF table, but one of the key fields required for the access is empty. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The key field that is supposed to hold a value is not populated, which can occur during data entry or data migration processes.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to the key field not being filled correctly.
  Program Logic Error: The logic in the ABAP program or transaction that is trying to access the table may not be handling the data correctly, leading to an empty key field.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may