How To Fix EA_FIN_UI_DECO135 - Change to posting key is invalid and is ignored in line &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA_FIN_UI_DECO - Messages for Front End/Back End Decoupling

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Change to posting key is invalid and is ignored in line &1

What causes this issue?

You can only change the posting key from 40 to 50 (or the reverse).

System Response

The system sets the posting key back to its previous value.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA_FIN_UI_DECO135 - Change to posting key is invalid and is ignored in line &1 ?

  The SAP error message EA_FIN_UI_DECO135 indicates that there is an issue with the posting key being used in a financial document. Specifically, the message states that a change to the posting key is invalid and is ignored in line &1. This typically occurs during the entry of financial transactions in the SAP system, particularly in the context of document entry screens.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Posting Key: The posting key being used is not valid for the type of transaction being processed. Each posting key is associated with specific types of transactions (e.g., debit or credit) and account types (e.g., customer, vendor, asset).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that prevent the use of certain posting keys in specific scenarios.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow the posting key that is being attempted.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specific posting key.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify that the posting key being used is appropriate for the transaction. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system (transaction code OB41 for posting keys).
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type being used allows for the posting key in question. You can check this in the configuration settings for document types (transaction code OBA7).
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP FI configuration team to ensure that the posting keys are set up correctly for the intended transactions.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the posting key. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Error Line Reference: The error message references line &1, which indicates the specific line in the document where the error occurred. Review that line for any discrepancies or issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine the type of posting (debit or credit) and the type of account (e.g., customer, vendor, asset) that can be used in a transaction.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB41: Maintain Posting Keys
  OBA7: Define Document Types
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.