How To Fix EK264 - Posting not carried out

EK264 - Overview

• 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