How To Fix GLE_MCA637 - No MCA key assigned to account &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 637

• Message text: No MCA key assigned to account &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The account has no MCA key.

System Response

No MCA key is assigned to account. This means that further derivations
cannot be performed and it is not possible to derive a position account
for this account.

How to fix this error?

System terminates processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the MCA key in Customizing activity
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA637 - No MCA key assigned to account &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA637 indicates that there is no Multi-Company Assignment (MCA) key assigned to a specific account in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with multiple company codes or when trying to perform transactions that require a valid MCA key.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MCA Key: The account specified in the error message does not have an MCA key assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the Multi-Company Assignment may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Account Type: The account type may not be compatible with the MCA functionality.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the MCA keys may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign MCA Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration transaction for your version).
  Navigate to the section for Multi-Company Assignment.
  Assign a valid MCA key to the account in question.
  
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the account is configured correctly for the company code and that it is set up to use MCA.
  Verify that the account type is appropriate for MCA usage.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the company codes involved to ensure they are correctly configured for multi-company operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up MCA keys and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for MCA settings) and FS00 (for account master data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to MCA keys and financial accounting.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account settings and configurations.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing MCA key and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the GLE_MCA637 error.