How To Fix F5522 - Reverse posting key specification is missing for posting key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Reverse posting key specification is missing for posting key &

What causes this issue?

Say you want to create a reverse posting for a line item with posting
key &V1&, but no reverse posting key is defined for it in the posting
key table.

System Response

The transaction cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the named posting key in customizing and specify the reverse
posting key. You can then carry out the required reverse posting.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5522 - Reverse posting key specification is missing for posting key & ?

  The SAP error message F5522, which states "Reverse posting key specification is missing for posting key &," typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with reversing entries in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a corresponding reverse posting key for the specified posting key.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the reverse posting key has not been defined in the system for the specified posting key. Each posting key should have a corresponding reverse posting key that allows for the reversal of transactions.
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key used in the transaction may not be valid or may not have a defined reverse posting key.
  Custom Posting Keys: If custom posting keys are used, they may not have been properly configured to include reverse posting keys.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB52 (or OBAY for posting key configuration).
  Look for the posting key that is causing the error and check if a reverse posting key is defined.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or modify the posting key to include the appropriate reverse posting key.
  
  
  
  Define Reverse Posting Key:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can define the reverse posting key by navigating to the configuration settings for posting keys.
  Ensure that the reverse posting key is correctly linked to the original posting key.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the standard posting keys and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the reverse posting works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are used in SAP to control the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit, credit) and to determine how the system processes the entry.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (to post documents), FB08 (to reverse documents), and OB52 (to maintain posting periods).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to posting key configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further assistance.