How To Fix F5629 - Posting key & is not defined for special G/L transactions

F5629 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Posting key & is not defined for special G/L transactions

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Define the specified posting key for special G/L transactions.
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F5629 - Details

• The SAP error message F5629 indicates that the posting key specified is not defined for special G/L transactions. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a special G/L transaction (like a down payment, guarantee, etc.) using a posting key that is not configured to handle such transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key you are using is not set up to handle special G/L transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the posting keys in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not include the necessary settings for special G/L transactions.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type you are trying to post may not be compatible with the posting key you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB14 (for posting keys).
  Look for the posting key that you are trying to use and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the posting key is defined for special G/L transactions. You may need to