How To Fix F4857 - Name changed for posting key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Name changed for posting key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4857 - Name changed for posting key & ?

  The SAP error message F4857, which states "Name changed for posting key &," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of posting keys in the SAP system. Posting keys are essential in SAP for defining the type of transaction being processed, such as whether it is a debit or credit, and they are linked to specific account types.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: The posting key may have been renamed or modified in the system configuration, leading to inconsistencies in how it is referenced in transactions.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the posting key might not have been properly updated or might not exist in the target system.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements may reference posting keys that have been changed or deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the Financial Accounting (FI) settings to review the posting key configuration.
  Ensure that the posting key in question is correctly defined and has not been renamed or deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if the posting key was included and whether it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Update References: 
  
  If the posting key has been renamed, update any custom programs, reports, or configurations that reference the old posting key to use the new name.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the configuration changes to understand what modifications were made and why.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that transactions can be processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like OB41 (to maintain posting keys) and OBY6 (to check the configuration of document types) to investigate and modify posting key settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to posting keys and error F4857. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions for specific scenarios.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify posting key configurations.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for further assistance.