How To Fix GLE_MCA617 - Run is balance-based and has no original documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Run is balance-based and has no original documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA617 - Run is balance-based and has no original documents ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA617 indicates that a balance-based run has been initiated, but there are no original documents available for processing. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (GL) or during the execution of a balance-based closing run, such as for the month-end or year-end closing processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  No Original Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are no original accounting documents available for the specified period. This can happen if:
  
  All relevant documents have already been processed or posted.
  The documents are in a different period than the one being processed.
  The documents have been deleted or reversed.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the balance-based run may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not finding any documents to process.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the run may be too restrictive, resulting in no documents being selected.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Original Documents: Verify that