How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE017 - Posting key & is not a debit one.

FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Posting key & is not a debit one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE017 - Posting key & is not a debit one. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE017 indicates that the posting key being used in a transaction is not a debit posting key. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a debit entry, but the posting key specified is configured for credit entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key used in the transaction is set up for credit postings (e.g., posting key 50 for credit) instead of debit postings (e.g., posting key 40 for debit).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the posting keys in the system may not align with the intended accounting entries.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may inherently require a debit entry, but the system is being instructed to use a credit posting key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Review the posting key being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is a debit posting key (e.g., 40 for general ledger accounts).
  Change Posting Key: If