F5272 - Rules for posting key & and acct & set incorrectly for "&" field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Rules for posting key & and acct & set incorrectly for "&" field

What causes this issue?

One of the rules specifies that the field demands a required entry, the
other rule says that the field is to be suppressed.

How to fix this error?

Correct one of the two rules for the field selection.
You find the field status group in the G/L account master record:
<DS:TRAN.FS02>Execute function</>
You can find the rules for the field status group in the Financial
Accounting Implementation Guide in the activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBC4.SIMG_ORFB1>Maintain field status
variants</>.
You can find the posting key in the Financial Accounting Implementation
Guide in the activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOB41.SIMG_ORFB1>Define posting key</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5272 - Rules for posting key & and acct & set incorrectly for "&" field ?

  The SAP error message F5272 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the posting key and account combination in the system. This error typically arises during the posting of financial transactions when the system encounters a mismatch or an incorrect setup in the rules governing how certain fields should be populated.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key Configuration: The posting key defined for the transaction may not be compatible with the account type or the field being used.
  Account Type Mismatch: The account specified in the transaction may not be allowed for the posting key being used.
  Field Configuration Issues: The field in question may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to the error when trying to post.
  Missing or Incorrect Rules: The rules for the combination of posting key and account may not be set up correctly in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB14 (Define Posting Keys) and verify the configuration of the posting key being used. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Type:
  
  Check the account type associated with the account number in the transaction. Ensure that it is compatible with the posting key. You can do this by using transaction code FS00 to view the account details.
  
  
  
  Review Field Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the field in question is configured correctly in the system. This may involve checking the field status groups assigned to the account.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Rules:
  
  Use transaction code OB28 (Define Field Status Variants) to review the field status groups and ensure that the rules for the posting key and account combination are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB14: Define Posting Keys
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OB28: Define Field Status Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration if required.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult the SAP community for further assistance.