How To Fix F5549 - Field selection was not read for the posting key

F5549 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Field selection was not read for the posting key

What causes this issue?

The field selection for the posting key is initial.

System Response

Termination of processing.

How to fix this error?

It is a program error. The posting key table must be read before
this call up.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5549 - Field selection was not read for the posting key ?

  The SAP error message F5549, which states "Field selection was not read for the posting key," typically occurs in the context of financial document postings, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or accounts receivable transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the field selection criteria for the specified posting key, which is necessary for processing the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The field selection for the specified posting key may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the posting key is newly created or modified without proper field selection settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that affect the posting process, they may interfere with the standard field selection logic.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that caused the field selection