How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE087 - Enter a posting key with account type D, K or S.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Enter a posting key with account type D, K or S.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE087 - Enter a posting key with account type D, K or S. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE087 indicates that there is an issue with the posting key being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error message states that you need to enter a posting key associated with account types D (Debits), K (Credits), or S (Special G/L transactions).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The posting key entered does not correspond to the required account type for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  The configuration of the posting keys in the system does not allow for the account type you are trying to use.
  The transaction is being processed in a context where the system expects a specific type of account (e.g., customer, vendor, or general ledger) but the posting key does not match.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Posting Key: Ensure that you are using the correct posting key for the type of account you are working with. For example:
  
  Use a posting key for debits (D) when you want to debit an account.
  Use a posting key for credits (K) when you want to credit an account.
  Use a posting key for special G/L transactions (S) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type: Verify that the account type you are trying to post to is compatible with the posting key you are using. You can check the account type in the master data of the account.
  
  
  Configuration Check: If you have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of posting keys in the SAP system (transaction code OB41). Ensure that the posting keys are correctly set up to allow the necessary account types.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on posting keys and their associated account types.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, 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 type of account (general ledger, customer, vendor, etc.) that is being posted to.
  Account Types: In SAP, account types are categorized as follows:
  
  D: Customer accounts (Debits)
  K: Vendor accounts (Credits)
  S: Special G/L accounts (for specific transactions)
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  F-02: General Posting
  F-03: Clear G/L Account
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.