How To Fix 64868 - Client &1: Account type &2 is not permitted for posting key &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Client &1: Account type &2 is not permitted for posting key &3

What causes this issue?

Convert account determination: The posting key &V3& of account symbol
&V4& is assigned to account type &V1&. This account type is not
permitted for the Treasury Securities area. You may only use customer
account types (D) or G/L account types (S).

System Response

The posting category of account symbol &V4& with posting key &V3& cannot
be converted.

How to fix this error?

Assign a different account type (D or S) to posting key &V3& or refrain
from using this posting key in account determination for Treasury
securities. You then need to run the conversion program again!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64868 - Client &1: Account type &2 is not permitted for posting key &3 ?

  The SAP error message "64868 Client &1: Account type &2 is not permitted for posting key &3" typically occurs during the posting process in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the account type being used and the posting key that has been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Mismatch: The account type (e.g., asset, liability, expense, revenue) specified in the transaction does not match the allowed account types for the given posting key. Each posting key in SAP is configured to allow specific account types.
  Configuration Issues: The posting key may not be properly configured in the system to accept the specified account type.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be appropriate for the account type being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document > Document Entry > Define Posting Keys.
  Review the configuration for the posting key in question and ensure that it allows the account type you are trying to post to.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Type:
  
  Check the account type of the account you are trying to post to. You can do this by looking at the account master data (transaction code FS00).
  Ensure that the account type is compatible with the posting key being used.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction:
  
  If the account type is not permitted for the posting key, consider using a different posting key that is compatible with the account type.
  Alternatively, if the transaction is incorrect, adjust the transaction to use the correct account type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant to understand the specific configurations and rules that apply to your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit or credit) and the type of account that can be used.
  Account Types: Common account types include:
  
  A: Asset
  L: Liability
  E: Expense
  R: Revenue
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (to view account master data) and SPRO (to access configuration settings).
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation and resolution.