How To Fix FQ046 - No posting keys exist for debit/credit indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No posting keys exist for debit/credit indicator

What causes this issue?

The system cannot derive a posting key for the debit/credit indicator,
special G/L indicator and the account type in the line item.

System Response

Further processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the appropriate Customizing table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ046 - No posting keys exist for debit/credit indicator ?

  The SAP error message FQ046 ("No posting keys exist for debit/credit indicator") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid posting key for the specified debit or credit indicator in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Keys: The most common cause is that the required posting keys for the specified transaction type (debit or credit) have not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial accounting module, particularly in the area of posting keys.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be correctly mapped to the appropriate posting keys.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required posting keys.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB14 (for defining posting keys).
  Verify that the necessary posting keys for the debit and credit indicators are defined and active.
  Ensure that the posting keys are correctly assigned to the relevant account types.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific transaction type you are trying to process. This can be done in the transaction code OBY6 (for defining transaction types).
  Ensure that the transaction type is correctly linked to the appropriate posting keys.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to posting keys and transaction types for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine the type of transaction (debit or credit) and the account type (e.g., customer, vendor, asset).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB14 (for posting key configuration) and OBY6 (for transaction type configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.