How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING020 - Posting failed. Fill out &1 or &2 first.

CTE_FIN_POSTING020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_POSTING - ERP - Concur Integration: FIN Postings

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Posting failed. Fill out &1 or &2 first.

What causes this issue?

An SAP tax code could not be determined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For the taxes to be posted correctly:
for domestic receipts, specify the SAP tax code in the <LS>Tax Reclaim
Code</> field of the <LS>Tax Group</> configuration
for non-domenstic receipts, specify the SAP tax code in the
<LS>Non-Domestic Tax Code</> field of the tax authority

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CTE_FIN_POSTING020 - Details

• The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING020, which states "Posting failed. Fill out &1 or &2 first," typically occurs during financial postings in SAP, particularly when using the Controlling (CO) module or when dealing with financial transactions. This error indicates that certain mandatory fields must be filled out before the posting can be completed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields: The system requires certain fields to be filled out before allowing the posting to proceed. These fields are often related to cost centers, internal orders, or other financial dimensions.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement of additional fields that are not being filled out.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked filling in required fields or may have entered incorrect data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Required Fields: Check the error