How To Fix 6A717 - Posting key for breakdown postings have not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Posting key for breakdown postings have not been defined

What causes this issue?

You have not defined the posting key for breakdown postings in
Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Define the posting key for the transaction IRE "Operating costs
settlement" under <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOFDIFODW> Accounts, posting key
for breakdown and revenue postings</>. Execute "Posting key for
breakdown postings" here.
If necessary, you can use the standard Customizing settings to help
you.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A717 - Posting key for breakdown postings have not been defined ?

  The SAP error message 6A717 indicates that the posting key for breakdown postings has not been defined in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction related to asset accounting, and the system cannot find the appropriate posting key for the breakdown of an asset.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The posting key for breakdown postings has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be set up correctly to handle breakdown postings.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to asset accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Define Posting Keys.
  Check if the posting key for breakdown postings is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define Posting Key:
  
  If the posting key is not defined, you can create it by specifying the necessary parameters such as:
  
  Key: The posting key number.
  Description: A brief description of the posting key.
  Account Type: Specify the account type (e.g., asset accounts).
  Field Status: Define the field status for the posting key.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is correctly configured to allow breakdown postings. You can check this in the same SPRO path under Transaction Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting and posting keys for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with 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:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OABT (for defining posting keys) or OAOA (for transaction types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  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 6A717 and successfully perform the required asset accounting transactions.