How To Fix FR298 - Maintain posting key for transaction &


FR298 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

  • Message number: 298

  • Message text: Maintain posting key for transaction &

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  • What causes this issue?

    At least one posting key has not been entered in transaction "&V1&" of
    automatic account determination.

    System Response

    The line item breakdown cannot be posted.

    How to fix this error?

    Maintain the posting key indicated.
    <DS:TRAN.OBXM>Proceed</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


FR298 - Details

  • The SAP error message FR298, which states "Maintain posting key for transaction &," typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrectly configured posting key for a specific transaction in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine how line items are posted in the general ledger, including whether they are debits or credits.
    
    Cause: Missing Posting Key: The posting key required for the transaction is not defined in the system. Incorrect Configuration: The posting key may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant transaction type. Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding posting key defined in the system. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the posting keys.
    Solution: Check Posting Key Configuration: Go to the transaction code OB41 (for defining posting keys). Verify if the posting key required for the transaction is defined and correctly configured. If

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