How To Fix F5004 - Posting key & has been deleted; create again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Posting key & has been deleted; create again

What causes this issue?

The above-mentioned posting key is in a document or is entered in a
table which is used for automatic postings.
Meanwhile, the posting key was deleted from the posting key table.

How to fix this error?

So that you can finish the current transaction, you or the responsible
system administrator must enter the posting key into the posting key
table again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5004 - Posting key & has been deleted; create again ?

  The SAP error message F5004 indicates that a specific posting key has been deleted and needs to be recreated. Posting keys in SAP are used to define the type of transaction being processed in the financial accounting module, such as whether it is a debit or credit entry, and they also determine the account types that can be posted to.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Posting Key: The posting key referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to system maintenance, configuration changes, or accidental deletion.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings of the financial accounting module may lead to the unavailability of certain posting keys.
  Transport Issues: If the posting key was part of a transport request that was not properly imported, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Posting Key:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB41 (for defining posting keys).
  Check if the posting key exists. If it does not, you will need to create it again.
  Ensure that you configure the posting key correctly, specifying the necessary parameters such as the account types, whether it is a debit or credit, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the deletion was due to a transport issue, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-import the transport request that contains the posting key.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to understand the implications of recreating the posting key and ensure that it aligns with your organization's accounting practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After recreating the posting key, perform tests to ensure that it works as expected and that transactions can be posted without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Key Configuration: Posting keys are defined in the Financial Accounting (FI) module and are crucial for proper transaction processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB41 (Define Posting Keys) and OBY6 (Define Document Types) for further configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to posting keys and error F5004.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.