How To Fix F4076 - Key & for the clearing posting is not defined

F4076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Key & for the clearing posting is not defined

What causes this issue?

The selected key, &V1&, which is used for differentiating the tax
clearing entry, must be defined for the definition of down payments
according to account type, special G/L indicator, and reconciliation
account.
Key &V1& is not defined for this definition.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Please check the special G/L indicator definitions for down payments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4076 - Key & for the clearing posting is not defined ?

  The SAP error message F4076 ("Key & for the clearing posting is not defined") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined clearing posting key for the specified transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Clearing Posting Key: The most common cause of this error is that the clearing posting key (the key that defines how the system should handle the clearing transaction) is not defined in the system for the specific transaction type or account.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the settings for clearing accounts or posting keys.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used in the transaction may not be set up correctly for clearing, or it may not be linked to the appropriate clearing posting key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Clearing Posting Key:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation