How To Fix FSC1038 - Manual posting not permitted (key: &1 / &2 / &3 / &4 )

FSC1038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSC1 - FI-CA Extended: Message Class

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Manual posting not permitted (key: &1 / &2 / &3 / &4 )

What causes this issue?

According to the system settings, manual postings are not permitted for
company code &v1&, division &v2&, main transaction &v3&, and
subtransaction &v4&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSC1038 - Manual posting not permitted (key: &1 / &2 / &3 / &4 ) ?

  The SAP error message FSC1038, which states "Manual posting not permitted (key: &1 / &2 / &3 / &4)," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or related modules. This error indicates that the system has restrictions in place that prevent manual postings for certain transactions or accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow manual postings for specific transaction types, accounts, or document types. This is often done to maintain data integrity and ensure that only authorized transactions are processed.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent manual entries.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform manual postings in the specified context.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any manual entries from being made.
  Account Type Restrictions: Some accounts may be set up to only allow automated postings, such