How To Fix GLE_MCA636 - Account ignored; no MCA key found for account &1

GLE_MCA636 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Account ignored; no MCA key found for account &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA636 - Account ignored; no MCA key found for account &1 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA636, which states "Account ignored; no MCA key found for account &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding Multi-Channel Accounting (MCA) key for the specified account. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing MCA Key: The primary reason for this error is that the account specified does not have an associated MCA key in the system. MCA keys are used to define how certain accounts are treated in multi-channel accounting scenarios.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the financial accounting settings where the MCA keys are not properly defined or assigned to the relevant accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the account number entered, leading to the system not being able to find the corresponding MCA key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account