How To Fix 5D021 - Correspondence key & is not allowed for type &

5D021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Correspondence key & is not allowed for type &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a correspondance key that is not provided for.

How to fix this error?

Check the following:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Have you entered the right key?
Have you used the right type (feature PFAE2)?
If the entry is not available, it must be added (View T536A).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5D021 - Details

• The SAP error message 5D021 typically indicates that there is an issue with the correspondence key being used in a specific context, often related to the configuration of correspondence types in the SAP system. This error can occur in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM), where correspondence is generated for documents or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Correspondence key & is not allowed for type &" suggests that the correspondence key you are trying to use is not valid for the specified correspondence type. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The correspondence key may not be configured correctly in the system for the specified type. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Incompatibility: The correspondence key may not be compatible with the type of document or transaction you are processing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions or authorizations that prevent the use