How To Fix 62789 - Posting key not maintained for automatic asset postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Posting key not maintained for automatic asset postings

What causes this issue?

The posting keys for automatic postings in the area of Asset Management
have not been maintained either fully or at all.

System Response

The system prevents further processing.

How to fix this error?

The posting keys must be maintained in Customizing under Accounting
(contact your system administrator).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62789 - Posting key not maintained for automatic asset postings ?

  The SAP error message 62789, "Posting key not maintained for automatic asset postings," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the posting keys used for asset accounting in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid posting key for the automatic postings related to asset transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key Configuration: The posting key for the specific transaction type (e.g., acquisition, transfer, retirement) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The posting key may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant transaction types in the asset accounting settings.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding posting key defined for automatic postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or OBA7) to check the configuration of posting keys.
  Ensure that the posting keys for asset transactions (e.g., acquisition, transfer, retirement) are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Posting Keys:
  
  If the posting key is missing, you will need to create or modify it. You can do this in the same configuration area (OBY6 or OBA7).
  Ensure that the posting key is set up for the correct account types (e.g., asset accounts).
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Types:
  
  Go to transaction code OAOA to check the configuration of transaction types in Asset Accounting.
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using has the correct posting key assigned for automatic postings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct posting keys or transaction types, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration of posting keys.
  OAOA: Configuration of transaction types in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 62789 and ensure that automatic asset postings can be processed correctly in your SAP system.