How To Fix FB156 - Doc. & record &: Posting key & is not defined in table TBSL

FB156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Doc. & record &: Posting key & is not defined in table TBSL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB156 - Doc. & record &: Posting key & is not defined in table TBSL ?

  The SAP error message FB156 indicates that there is an issue with the posting key being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error states that the posting key is not defined in the table TBSL, which is the table that contains the definitions for posting keys in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Posting Key: The posting key you are trying to use in your transaction is not defined in the system. This could happen if the posting key was deleted or if it was never created in the first place.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the area of posting keys.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not be compatible with the posting key you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OB14 (Define Posting Keys) in SAP.
  Verify if the posting key in question is defined. If it