How To Fix FS103 - Posting key &1 must have &2 as debit/credit indicator

FS103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Posting key &1 must have &2 as debit/credit indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS103 - Posting key &1 must have &2 as debit/credit indicator ?

  The SAP error message FS103 indicates that there is an issue with the posting key being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error message states that the posting key must have a specific debit or credit indicator associated with it. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key being used does not match the expected debit or credit indicator for the transaction type. For example, if the system expects a debit posting but a credit posting key is used, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module where the posting keys are defined. Each posting key is associated with a specific debit or credit indicator.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type being processed may not align with the posting key being used, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify the posting key