How To Fix EPIC_EBR062 - Posting key in selected posting rule not allowed for account type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_EBR - EPIC_EBR

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Posting key in selected posting rule not allowed for account type &1

What causes this issue?

You want to clear or post the transaction from this bank receipt.
However, this is not possible because you have selected an invalid
posting rule for the type of account involved in this transaction. The
posting rule that you selected does not have the correct posting key.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select a different posting rule. Alternatively, check the settings in
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the posting key assigned to this posting rule in the <ls>Define
Posting Rules</> view of the <DS:SIMG.FIBLEBS_VC_T028_DC>Make Global
Settings for Electronic Bank Statement</> Customizing activity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_EBR062 - Posting key in selected posting rule not allowed for account type &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_EBR062 indicates that there is an issue with the posting key in the selected posting rule for a specific account type. This error typically arises during the posting process in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key used in the transaction does not match the allowed posting keys for the specified account type.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account type (e.g., asset, liability, expense, revenue) may have restrictions on which posting keys can be used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Financial Accounting (FI) module where the posting rules are not set up correctly for the account type in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify that the posting key you are using is appropriate for the account type. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Account Type Settings: Ensure that the account type you are trying to post to allows the use of the specified posting key. You can check this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Document ? Document Types ? Define Posting Keys.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the posting key is not allowed for the account type, you may need to adjust the configuration to allow it. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the posting rules for the account type.
  Creating a new posting key if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant to understand the specific rules and configurations related to posting keys and account types.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine the type of transaction (debit or credit) and the type of account (customer, vendor, asset, etc.) involved in the posting.
  Account Types: Common account types in SAP include:
  
  A: Assets
  L: Liabilities
  E: Expenses
  R: Revenues
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB41 (to define posting keys) and OBY6 (to define account types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.