How To Fix F5070 - Use a posting key for G/L accounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Use a posting key for G/L accounts

What causes this issue?

You choose a posting key which is not provided for G/L account
postings.

System Response

The posting key is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter a posting key for G/L accounts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5070 - Use a posting key for G/L accounts ?

  The SAP error message F5070 ("Use a posting key for G/L accounts") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction in the General Ledger (G/L) without specifying a valid posting key. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine the type of transaction being posted (debit or credit) and the account type (G/L account, customer account, vendor account, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a posting key in the transaction.
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key entered may not be valid for the type of account being used.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the use of certain posting keys for G/L accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Posting Key: Ensure that you enter a valid posting key for the G/L account you are trying to post to. Common posting keys for G/L accounts are:
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