How To Fix >5371 - Posting area &1 is only allowed for application area &2

>5371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Posting area &1 is only allowed for application area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5371 - Posting area &1 is only allowed for application area &2 ?

  The SAP error message "5371 Posting area &1 is only allowed for application area &2" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the posting area and the application area in the context of financial postings. This error is often encountered in the Financial Accounting (FI) module of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The posting area you are trying to use is not configured for the application area you are working with. Each posting area is linked to specific application areas, and if you attempt to use a posting area that is not allowed for the specified application area, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the posting area.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like G/L accounts, cost centers, etc.) may not be set up correctly to allow postings in the specified area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
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