How To Fix EK264 - Posting not carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Posting not carried out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK264 - Posting not carried out ?

  The SAP error message EK264 ("Posting not carried out") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or goods receipts. This error indicates that the system was unable to complete a posting due to certain conditions not being met. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields in the purchase order or goods receipt may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the purchase order may not be valid or may not correspond to the correct cost center or internal order.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used may have restrictions that prevent posting.
  Material Master Issues: The material being processed may not be set up correctly in the material master, such as missing valuation data or incorrect status.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, blocked) may not allow for the posting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting.
  Currency Issues: There may be discrepancies in currency conversion or exchange rates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields in the purchase order or goods receipt are filled out correctly.
  Review Account Assignments: Verify that the account assignments are correct and correspond to valid cost centers or internal orders.
  Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the document type being used to ensure it allows for the type of posting you are attempting.
  Material Master Review: Inspect the material master data for the item being processed to ensure it is correctly set up, including valuation and status.
  Stock Type Verification: Confirm that the stock type allows for the posting you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the posting. This may involve checking roles and permissions.
  Currency Validation: Check for any currency-related issues, including exchange rates and currency settings in the document.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), or MB51 (Material Document List) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can use the debugger to trace the error and identify the exact point of failure.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module (e.g., MM for Materials Management).