How To Fix GLE_MCA489 - For company code &2, the currency role &1 is not configured in TX OB22

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 489

• Message text: For company code &2, the currency role &1 is not configured in TX OB22

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA489 - For company code &2, the currency role &1 is not configured in TX OB22 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA489 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to currency roles in the system. Specifically, it states that for a given company code (represented by &2), the currency role (represented by &1) is not configured in transaction OB22.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The currency role (such as "Transaction Currency," "Group Currency," or "Hard Currency") is not set up for the specified company code in the configuration settings.
  There may be a mismatch between the currency settings in the financial documents being processed and the configuration in the system.
  The currency role might have been deleted or not properly assigned during the configuration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the currency roles for the specified company code in transaction OB22. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Transaction OB22:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and enter transaction code OB22.
  
  
  
  Select the Company Code:
  
  In the OB22 screen, you will see a list of company codes. Find and select the company code that corresponds to &2 in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Currency Roles:
  
  Review the currency roles assigned to the selected company code. Ensure that the required currency role (represented by &1) is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Add or Modify Currency Roles:
  
  If the currency role is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate option to create a new entry.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify the settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After saving, try to execute the transaction or process that previously generated the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB22 is used for configuring currency roles.
  Other related transactions may include OBY6 (for company code settings) and OBA7 (for currency types).
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on currency configuration and roles.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Basis or Functional Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about making these changes, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GLE_MCA489 error and ensure that the currency roles are correctly configured for your company code.