How To Fix FS102 - Posting key &1 must have account type "G/L Account Posting"

FS102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Posting key &1 must have account type "G/L Account Posting"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS102 - Posting key &1 must have account type "G/L Account Posting" ?

  The SAP error message FS102 indicates that there is an issue with the posting key being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error states that the posting key must be associated with a G/L (General Ledger) account type for the transaction to be valid. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key being used in the transaction is not configured to allow postings to G/L accounts. Posting keys define the type of transaction (debit or credit) and the account types that can be posted to.
  Account Type Mismatch: The account type associated with the G/L account being used does not match the requirements of the posting key. For example, if the posting key is set to only allow certain account types (like asset accounts or customer accounts), and you are trying to post to a G/L account, this error will