How To Fix MQ538 - Account & in company code & does not have company code currency


MQ538 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

  • Message number: 538

  • Message text: Account & in company code & does not have company code currency

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have defined account &V1& in Customizing. Rounding differences from
    the changeover process in Financial Accounting are posted to this
    account during the local currency changeover. This account must be
    managed in the company code currency.

    System Response

    CASE &V3&.
    WHEN 'REP'.
    The program remains in the status ERROR.
    WHEN 'CUS'.
    ENDCASE.

    How to fix this error?

    CASE &V3&.
    WHEN 'REP'.
    Change the account control for account &V1& in company code &V2&.
    WHEN 'CUS'.
    Check whether company code &V2& is potentially converted. In this case
    you should change the account control for this account.
    ENDCASE.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ538 - Account & in company code & does not have company code currency ?
    The SAP error message MQ538 indicates that an account in a specific company code does not have a defined company code currency. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with financial transactions, postings, or when setting up accounts in the General Ledger (G/L).
    
    Cause: Missing Currency Configuration: The account in question has not been assigned a currency that corresponds to the company code. Incorrect Account Settings: The account may not be properly configured in the chart of accounts or may have been set up incorrectly. Company Code Settings: The company code itself may not have a defined currency, or the currency settings may not align with the account settings.
    Solution: To resolve the MQ538 error, you can follow these steps: Check Company Code Currency: Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation). Verify that the company

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