How To Fix GLE_MCA638 - Offsetting account &1 &2 is missing in selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Offsetting account &1 &2 is missing in selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA638 - Offsetting account &1 &2 is missing in selection ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA638 indicates that there is an issue with the offsetting account in a financial transaction. Specifically, it means that the offsetting account specified in the transaction is missing from the selection criteria or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account: The offsetting account specified in the transaction does not exist in the chart of accounts or is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account may not be assigned to the relevant company code or may not be active.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not include the necessary accounts, leading to the error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and verify that the offsetting account exists and is correctly configured for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the account is active and has the necessary settings (e.g., account type, reconciliation account).
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a report or transaction that requires selection criteria, ensure that the offsetting account is included in the selection parameters.
  Adjust the selection criteria to include the missing account.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the offsetting account. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides for the specific transaction or report you are using to ensure that all necessary accounts are included.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: FS00 (G/L Account Master), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items), and other relevant financial transaction codes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to GLE_MCA638 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for financial accounting to understand the configuration of G/L accounts and offsetting entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GLE_MCA638 error message in SAP.