How To Fix F4801 - Posting key & is not a debit posting key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Posting key & is not a debit posting key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4801 - Posting key & is not a debit posting key ?

  The SAP error message F4801 indicates that the posting key you are trying to use is not a debit posting key. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions in the SAP system, particularly in the context of General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key you are using is not defined as a debit posting key in the SAP system. Posting keys are used to determine the type of transaction (debit or credit) and the account type (G/L account, customer, vendor, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the posting keys are not set up correctly.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may require a specific posting key that is different from the one you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify the posting key you are using. Ensure that it is indeed a debit posting key. Common debit posting keys in SAP include 40 (for G/L accounts) and 50 (for customer accounts).
  Use Correct Posting Key: If you are using the wrong posting key, switch to the appropriate debit posting key for your transaction.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the posting key should be valid, check the configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB41 to review the posting keys and their definitions.
  Ensure that the posting key is configured correctly for the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for the correct posting keys to use for specific transactions.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that control the type of posting (debit or credit) and the type of account (G/L, customer, vendor, etc.). Each posting key has specific attributes that define its behavior.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB50: G/L Account Document Entry
  F-02: General Posting
  FB01: Post Document
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on posting keys and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.