F5034 - Posting key & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Posting key & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5034 - Posting key & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message F5034, which states "Posting key & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial transaction using a posting key that is not recognized or defined in the system. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit or credit) and the account types involved.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Posting Key: The posting key you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The posting key may not be configured correctly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specific posting key.
  Transaction Type: The posting key may not be valid for the type of transaction you are attempting to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB13 (Define Posting Keys) in SAP.
  Verify if the posting key you are trying to use is listed and properly configured.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or consult with your SAP administrator to define it.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is compatible with the posting key you are using. Different transaction types may require specific posting keys.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the posting key. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on posting keys and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that control the type of posting (debit or credit) and the account types (e.g., customer, vendor, asset).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB13 (Define Posting Keys) and FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) to troubleshoot and configure posting keys.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to posting keys and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.