How To Fix F4830 - Enter posting key with account type S, since company code external

F4830 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 830

• Message text: Enter posting key with account type S, since company code external

What causes this issue?

The company code in which you are posting is an external one. In this
case, you may only enter posting keys with the account type S and only
enter G/L accounts as clearing accounts.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4830 - Enter posting key with account type S, since company code external ?

  The SAP error message F4830, which states "Enter posting key with account type S, since company code external," typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions in SAP when the system expects a specific type of posting key that corresponds to the account type being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Mismatch: The error indicates that the system is expecting a posting key that is associated with an account type 'S' (which usually refers to a G/L account) because the company code is set as external. This means that the system is configured to handle transactions in a specific way for external company codes.
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key entered does not correspond to the expected account type for the transaction being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that are not aligned with the requirements for external company codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Ensure that you are using the