How To Fix F5514 - Posting key & is not defined ( notify system support )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Posting key & is not defined ( notify system support )

What causes this issue?

The posting key &V1& is not defined in the system. However, the
definition is needed so that the subsequent screens within a
transaction can be found in table T019.

System Response

Abnormal termination of current activity (for example, batch input
session creation, update).

How to fix this error?

Contact person in charge.
Define the posting key <DS:TRAN.OB41>Proceed</> or
check whether the posting key transferred to the function module
"NEXT_DYNPRO_SEARCH" is correct.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5514 - Posting key & is not defined ( notify system support ) ?

  The SAP error message F5514, which states "Posting key & is not defined (notify system support)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of posting keys in the SAP system. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine the type of transaction being processed (e.g., debit or credit) and the account types that can be posted to.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key Configuration: The specific posting key referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could happen if the posting key was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The posting key may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the appropriate account types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to the posting key not being available.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified posting key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB13 (Define Posting Keys) to check if the posting key exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Posting Key:
  
  If the posting key is missing, you can create a new posting key or modify an existing one. Ensure that it is configured correctly for the intended use (e.g., debit/credit, account types).
  Make sure to assign the correct account types to the posting key.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors related to the posting key configuration.
  Ensure that all necessary configuration has been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the posting key. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to contact your SAP system support team for further assistance. They can provide insights into system configurations and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB13: Define Posting Keys
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer (to check transport requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on posting keys and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the F5514 error message in SAP.