How To Fix FP012 - Postings not defined for account type & (posting key &)

FP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Postings not defined for account type & (posting key &)

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FP012 - Details

• The SAP error message FP012 ("Postings not defined for account type & (posting key &)") typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction using a specific account type and posting key combination that is not defined in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when the configuration does not allow for the type of posting you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account type and posting key combination you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key you are using may not be appropriate for the account type you are trying to post to.
  Account Type Restrictions: Certain account types may have restrictions on the types of postings that can be made (e.g., only certain posting keys are allowed).
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type you are using may not be compatible with the