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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 correct posting key that corresponds to the account type 'S'. For example, posting keys like 40 (debit) or 50 (credit) are commonly used for G/L accounts.
  Review Transaction Type: Verify that the transaction you are trying to post is appropriate for the account type and company code configuration.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system for the company code and ensure that the account types and posting keys are correctly set up. This may involve checking the following:
  
  Transaction codes OBC4 (Define Account Types) and OBY6 (Define Company Code).
  Ensure that the account type 'S' is correctly assigned to the relevant G/L accounts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the posting keys and account types relevant to your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: In SAP, posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit or credit) and the type of account involved.
  Account Types: Different account types in SAP (e.g., S for G/L accounts, D for customer accounts, K for vendor accounts) dictate how transactions are processed.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity. External company codes may have specific requirements for financial postings.
  
  By ensuring that the correct posting key is used and that the configuration aligns with the requirements for external company codes, you should be able to resolve the F4830 error.