How To Fix 69318 - Posting key & is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Posting key & is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69318 - Posting key & is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message "69318 Posting key & is not maintained" typically indicates that the specified posting key is not defined or configured in the system. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine how transactions are recorded in the financial accounting module, including whether the entry is a debit or credit, and which account types can be posted to.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key: The posting key specified in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The posting key may not be properly configured in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the specified posting key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB14 (for defining posting keys).
  Verify if the posting key in question exists and is properly configured.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Posting Key:
  
  If you need to create a new posting key, ensure you have the necessary authorizations and follow the proper procedures to define it.
  Ensure that the posting key is assigned to the correct account types and has the appropriate settings for debit/credit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to posting keys to understand their configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the posting key you are using. If necessary, consult with your finance team or SAP support.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Key Definition: Posting keys are defined in the SAP system to control the posting process. Each posting key has specific attributes, such as whether it allows debit or credit postings, which account types it can be used with, and whether it is used for document entry or for special purposes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB14: Define Posting Keys
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  F-02: General Posting
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify posting keys in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.