How To Fix FT041 - Only posting key for customers/debit permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Only posting key for customers/debit permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT041 - Only posting key for customers/debit permitted ?

  The SAP error message FT041 ("Only posting key for customers/debit permitted") typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction using an incorrect posting key that is not allowed for customer accounts or debit transactions. This error is common in the context of financial postings in SAP, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable or customer-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key used in the transaction is not valid for customer accounts. For example, using a posting key meant for vendor accounts or general ledger accounts instead of the appropriate customer posting key.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not align with the posting key being used. For instance, trying to post a credit entry when only debit entries are allowed for customer accounts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain posting keys for specific account types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify that the posting key being used is appropriate for the transaction. For customer accounts, typically, posting keys like 01 (debit) and 11 (credit) are used.
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type aligns with the posting key. If you are trying to post a debit, make sure you are using a debit posting key.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the posting keys are correctly set up for customer accounts. This may involve consulting with your SAP FI configuration team.
  Use Correct Account Type: Ensure that the account you are trying to post to is indeed a customer account and not a vendor or general ledger account.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine the type of transaction being posted (debit or credit) and the account type (customer, vendor, general ledger).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP, such as FB01 (Post Document) or F-02 (General Posting), to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on posting keys and their configurations.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post transactions to customer accounts.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP FI for further assistance.