How To Fix FF603 - Posting key missing for debit or credit postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Posting key missing for debit or credit postings

What causes this issue?

Function module TAX_REP_CREATE_BI_FOR_PAYMENT was called up to carry
out a tax payable posting.
During a tax payable posting, taxes payable are transferred from tax
accounts to a tax payable account. Two posting keys should be
transferred to the function module for debit and credit postings.
However, this has not actually been done.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF603 - Posting key missing for debit or credit postings ?

  The SAP error message FF603 ("Posting key missing for debit or credit postings") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of posting keys in the system. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine the type of transaction being processed (debit or credit) and the account types that can be posted to.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key Configuration: The posting key required for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the posting key.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account type associated with the transaction may not allow the specified posting key.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type may not be set up correctly to allow the posting key.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specific posting key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB15 (for defining posting keys).
  Verify that the required posting keys for debit and credit are defined and active.
  Ensure that the posting keys are correctly assigned to the relevant account types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check the document type being used in the transaction (via transaction code OBY6).
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow the posting keys you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Account Type Verification:
  
  Ensure that the account types associated with the transaction are compatible with the posting keys.
  Check the account master data to confirm that the account is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the transaction type to ensure it allows the necessary posting keys.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to use the posting keys in question.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB15: Define Posting Keys
  OBY6: Define Document Types
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to posting keys.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on posting key usage and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FF603 error message in SAP.