How To Fix F5820 - G/L account item without posting key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 820

• Message text: G/L account item without posting key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5820 - G/L account item without posting key ?

  The SAP error message F5820 indicates that there is a General Ledger (G/L) account item that is missing a posting key. This error typically occurs during the posting process in financial transactions, where the system expects a valid posting key to determine how the transaction should be processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key: The most common cause of this error is that the transaction being processed does not have a valid posting key associated with it. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they define the type of transaction (debit or credit) and the account type (G/L account, customer, vendor, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the G/L account or the posting keys in the system.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently left the posting key field blank during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that a valid posting key is specified. If you are entering data manually, make sure to select the appropriate posting key.
  Review G/L Account Configuration: Check the configuration of the G/L account in transaction code FS00. Ensure that the account is set up correctly and is active.
  Posting Key Configuration: Verify the posting key configuration in transaction code OB41. Ensure that the posting keys relevant to your transaction type are correctly defined and active.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which posting key to use, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your finance team for guidance on the appropriate posting keys for your transactions.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional details that may provide more context about the error. This can help in diagnosing the issue further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that control the type of posting (debit or credit) and the type of account (G/L, customer, vendor, etc.). Common posting keys include:
  
  40: Debit for G/L accounts
  50: Credit for G/L accounts
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  OB41: Define Posting Keys
  FB50: Enter G/L Account Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for F5820 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.