How To Fix EB221 - A total of &1 postings were not created

EB221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 221

• Message text: A total of &1 postings were not created

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EB221 - Details

• The SAP error message EB221, which states "A total of &1 postings were not created," typically occurs during the execution of a posting transaction, such as during the posting of documents in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system attempted to create a certain number of postings, but some of them failed, resulting in a total of postings not being created.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The data being posted may have inconsistencies or errors, such as missing mandatory fields, incorrect account assignments, or invalid document types.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system, such as incorrect settings in the posting rules or document types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain postings, leading to failures.
  System Errors: Technical issues, such as database locks or system performance problems, can also lead to posting failures.
  Business Logic: Certain business rules or validations may prevent the