How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE019 - Credit or debit posting key doesn't exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Credit or debit posting key doesn't exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE019 - Credit or debit posting key doesn't exist. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE019 indicates that the credit or debit posting key you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions, such as journal entries or asset accounting transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Posting Key: The posting key you are using may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: The posting keys may not be properly configured in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified posting key.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type you are trying to execute may not support the specified posting key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods and ensure that the posting key is valid for the period you are trying to post.
  Use transaction code OB13 to check the configuration of posting keys. Ensure that the posting key you are using is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Key Usage:
  
  Ensure that the posting key is appropriate for the type of transaction you are trying to execute (e.g., debit or credit).
  Check the documentation or configuration for the specific transaction type to confirm that the posting key is allowed.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the posting key. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine the type of transaction (debit or credit) and the account type (e.g., customer, vendor, asset).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  F-02: General Posting
  AS01: Create Asset
  
  
  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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.