How To Fix 8B268 - Posting key & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Posting key & not found

What causes this issue?

The posting key & is not defined.

System Response

Material document - tax calculation error.
Tax posting requires a valid posting key.

How to fix this error?

Please check the automatic postings for taxes in financials.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B268 - Posting key & not found ?

  The SAP error message 8B268 indicates that a specific posting key is not found in the system. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries, when the system cannot recognize the specified posting key.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Posting Key: The posting key you are trying to use may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or using a posting key that has been deactivated or not configured.
  Configuration Issues: The posting key may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may not be assigned to the relevant document type or account type.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified posting key.
  System Version: The posting key may be valid in one version of SAP but not in another, especially if there have been recent updates or changes to the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify that the posting key you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Document Entry > Define Posting Keys.
  Check if the posting key exists and is configured correctly for the intended use.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the posting key. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for the specific posting key to understand its intended use and any restrictions.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit codes that determine the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit or credit) and the account types that can be used.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB01: Post Document
  FB50: G/L Account Document Entry
  F-02: General Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.