How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST027 - Posting Key could not be derived for transaction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_POST - FIN UDoc posting: Message from posting

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Posting Key could not be derived for transaction &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST027 - Posting Key could not be derived for transaction &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST027 indicates that the system was unable to derive a posting key for a specific transaction. This error typically occurs during the posting of accounting documents in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the Universal Journal (ACDOCA).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The posting key may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific transaction type or account.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be mapped to a valid posting key.
  Account Type Issues: The account type being used may not have a corresponding posting key defined.
  Document Type Issues: The document type may not be set up correctly to derive the posting key.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or user exits, they may interfere with the standard posting logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document > Document Types and ensure