How To Fix GLE_MCA659 - Equivalent acct could not be determined for process type &1/currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Equivalent acct could not be determined for process type &1/currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA659 - Equivalent acct could not be determined for process type &1/currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA659 indicates that the system could not determine an equivalent account for a specific process type and currency. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with multi-currency transactions or specific process types in the General Ledger (GL).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The equivalent account for the specified process type and currency may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary mappings between process types and accounts have not been set up.
  Incorrect Process Type: The process type specified in the transaction may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Currency Issues: The currency used in the transaction may not have a corresponding equivalent account defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the accounts or the configuration of the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) and check the settings for equivalent accounts.
  Ensure that the equivalent accounts for the specified process type and currency are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Process Type:
  
  Verify that the process type used in the transaction is correct and exists in the system.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP functional consultant to ensure that the process type is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Currency Mapping:
  
  Check if the currency used in the transaction has a corresponding equivalent account.
  If not, you may need to create or update the mapping for that currency.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the master data for the accounts involved in the transaction to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining equivalent accounts) or OBA7 (for defining account determination) to check and configure the necessary settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring equivalent accounts and handling multi-currency transactions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GLE_MCA659 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.