How To Fix F5817 - Posting key & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Posting key & not defined

What causes this issue?

Service financial accounting: posting keyel "&v1&" was not found in
the posting key table. There are two possible causes for this:
posting key "&v1&" has not been defined in FI customizing
the posting key is supplied incorrectly from the calling application

System Response

System error

How to fix this error?

There are two possible solutions:
define posting keys "&v1&" using the FI customizing functions
system error in the calling application - contact the SAP Hotline
service.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5817 - Posting key & not defined ?

  The SAP error message F5817, which states "Posting key & not defined," typically occurs when a user attempts to post a financial transaction using a posting key that has not been defined in the system. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit or credit) and the account types that can be used.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Posting Key: The posting key being used in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The posting key may not be configured correctly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect posting key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB14 (for defining posting keys).
  Verify if the posting key in question is defined. If it is not, you may need to create or modify it.
  Ensure that the posting key is assigned to the correct account types (e.g., asset, liability, revenue, expense).
  
  
  
  Correct the Posting Key:
  
  If the posting key is incorrect, correct it in the transaction you are trying to post.
  Ensure that you are using the correct posting key for the type of transaction you are processing.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to check or modify posting keys, consult with your SAP administrator or the finance team responsible for SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check any internal documentation or guidelines regarding the use of posting keys in your organization to ensure compliance with established procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit codes that control the type of posting (debit or credit) and the type of account that can be posted to. Common posting keys include:
  
  40: Debit for customer accounts
  50: Credit for customer accounts
  01: Debit for general ledger accounts
  11: Credit for general ledger accounts
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB14: Define posting keys
  FB50: General ledger account posting
  F-02: General posting
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on posting keys and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5817 error and successfully post your financial transactions in SAP.