How To Fix EK220 - Statistics key &1 not permissible here!

EK220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Statistics key &1 not permissible here!

What causes this issue?

Certain rules apply for the assignment of statistics keys:
Interest documents 'G'
Dunning charges 'G'
Downpayment requests 'A'

System Response

Processing is canceled because the statistics key you have specified
does not correspond to these rules.

How to fix this error?

Change the statistics key accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK220 - Statistics key &1 not permissible here! ?

  The SAP error message EK220, which states "Statistics key &1 not permissible here," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when there is an issue with the statistics key being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Statistics Key: The statistics key specified in the document is not valid for the context in which it is being used. This could be due to the key not being defined in the system or not being applicable for the specific document type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow the use of the specified statistics key for the particular transaction or document type.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not have the appropriate settings or may not be aligned with the statistics key being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Statistics Key: Verify that the statistics key you are trying to use is valid and correctly