How To Fix F4852 - Posting key & already exists

F4852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Posting key & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4852 - Posting key & already exists ?

  The SAP error message F4852, which states "Posting key & already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a posting key that already exists in the system. Posting keys in SAP are used to define the type of transaction being processed, such as whether it is a debit or credit, and they are essential for proper financial accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Posting Key: The most common cause of this error is that the posting key you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the posting keys are defined.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect data entry or an attempt to use a posting key that is not valid for the transaction type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Posting Keys: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB14 (for defining posting keys) or OBD2 (for displaying posting keys)