How To Fix FQ347 - Enter a credit posting key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 347

• Message text: Enter a credit posting key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ347 - Enter a credit posting key ?

  The SAP error message FQ347, which states "Enter a credit posting key," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable or accounts payable. This error indicates that the system expects a credit posting key to be entered, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key: The user did not enter a credit posting key when attempting to post a transaction.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require a specific posting key that was not provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a credit posting key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Credit Posting Key: When prompted with this error, ensure that you enter the appropriate credit posting key. Common credit posting keys include:
  
  40: Credit for customer invoices
  50: Credit for vendor invoices
  20: Credit for customer payments
  30: Credit for vendor payments
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type: Verify that the transaction type you are trying to post is correct and that it requires a credit posting key.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This may involve checking the posting keys defined in the system and ensuring they are set up correctly for the types of transactions you are processing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on posting keys and their usage in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: In SAP, posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine the type of transaction being posted (debit or credit) and the account types involved.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB01 for general postings, F-02 for general ledger postings) that may be related to the error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the transaction, as this can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ347 error and successfully complete your financial transactions in SAP.