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

F5522 - Overview

• 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.

F5522 - Details

• 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