How To Fix FT023 - Posting key & is not a debit posting key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Posting key & is not a debit posting key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT023 - Posting key & is not a debit posting key ?

  The SAP error message FT023 indicates that the posting key you are trying to use is not a debit posting key. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key you are using is not defined as a debit posting key in the SAP system. Posting keys are used to determine the type of transaction (debit or credit) and the account types that can be posted to.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the posting keys are not set up correctly.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the wrong posting key for the transaction they are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify the posting key you are using. Ensure that it is indeed a debit posting key. Common debit posting keys in SAP include 40 (for G/L accounts) and 50 (for customer accounts).
  Use Correct Transaction Type: If you are trying to post a debit transaction, ensure that you are using the correct transaction type that corresponds to a debit posting.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of posting keys in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Document ? Document Types ? Define Posting Keys.
  Ensure that the posting key you are using is configured correctly as a debit posting key.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on posting keys and their configurations.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who can assist with the configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: In SAP, posting keys are two-digit numbers that control the type of posting (debit or credit) and the account types that can be posted to. Each posting key has specific attributes that define its behavior.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), F-02 (General Posting), and others that may be relevant to your posting activities.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction you are attempting. Sometimes, restrictions based on user roles can lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FT023 error and implement the appropriate solution.