BKN505 - Posting variant &1 does not exist for business transaction &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKN - Manual Actual Postings in CO

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Posting variant &1 does not exist for business transaction &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKN505 - Posting variant &1 does not exist for business transaction &2 ?

  The SAP error message BKN505 indicates that the posting variant specified for a particular business transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of cash management or bank accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Variant: The posting variant specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the variant was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The business transaction may not be properly configured to use the specified posting variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified posting variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Variants:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OBPM1 or similar) and check if the posting variant exists for the specified business transaction.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new posting variant or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Posting Variant:
  
  If the posting variant is missing, you can create a new one by navigating to the appropriate configuration path in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the posting variant is correctly assigned to the relevant business transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the business transaction to ensure that it is set up to use the correct posting variant.
  You can do this by reviewing the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the posting variant.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring posting variants and business transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (for posting variants), SPRO (for configuration), and others related to bank accounting and cash management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BKN505 error and ensure that the posting variant is correctly configured for the business transaction in question.