How To Fix F5105 - Use posting key for customer/vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Use posting key for customer/vendor

What causes this issue?

Statistical postings always refer to a customer or a vendor.
However, the entered posting key is not provided for any of these
account types.

System Response

The posting key is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter the posting key which is provided for the required
statistical posting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5105 - Use posting key for customer/vendor ?

  The SAP error message F5105 ("Use posting key for customer/vendor") typically occurs when there is an issue with the posting key used in a financial transaction involving customers or vendors. This error indicates that the system expects a specific posting key that is appropriate for customer or vendor transactions, but the one provided is either incorrect or not applicable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key used in the transaction does not correspond to the type of transaction being processed (e.g., customer or vendor).
  
  Configuration Issues: The posting keys may not be properly configured in the system for the specific transaction type.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction being processed may not be compatible with the posting key used.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong posting key during the transaction entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify that the posting key being used is appropriate for the transaction. For customer transactions, you typically use posting