How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE264 - Posting key & is not a credit posting key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Posting key & is not a credit posting key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE264 - Posting key & is not a credit posting key ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE264, which states "Posting key & is not a credit posting key," typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions in SAP when the system expects a credit posting key but receives a different one. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key used in the transaction is not defined as a credit posting key in the SAP system. Posting keys are used to determine the type of transaction (debit or credit) and how the system should process it.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of posting keys in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the key as a valid credit posting key.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require a specific posting key that is designated for credit postings, and the one provided does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify the posting key being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is indeed a credit posting key. Common credit posting keys in SAP include 50 (for general ledger accounts) and 40 (for customer accounts).
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the posting key configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to review the posting periods.
  Use transaction code OBAY to check the posting key definitions.
  Ensure that the posting key is correctly defined as a credit posting key.
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction: If the transaction type requires a specific posting key, ensure that you are using the correct one. Refer to the documentation or consult with your finance team to confirm the appropriate posting key for the transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on posting keys and their configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that control the type of posting (debit or credit) and the account types that can be posted to. Each posting key has specific attributes that define its behavior.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB01: Post Document
  FB50: G/L Account Document Entry
  F-02: General Posting
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the posting key and configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.