How To Fix FT133 - Posting key & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Posting key & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT133 - Posting key & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FT133, which states "Posting key & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction using a posting key that has not been defined in the system. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit or credit) and the account types that can be used.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Posting Key: The posting key you are trying to use does not exist in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The posting key may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified posting key.
  Transaction Type: The posting key may not be valid for the type of transaction you are attempting to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB14 (for defining posting keys).
  Verify if the posting key in question is defined. If it is not, you may need to create it or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the posting key. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have access to change configurations, contact your SAP administrator or the finance team responsible for maintaining the system.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the posting key is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to execute. For example, some posting keys are specific to certain types of accounts (e.g., asset accounts, expense accounts).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are defined in the Financial Accounting (FI) module and are crucial for determining how transactions are recorded in the general ledger.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB14: Define Posting Keys
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  F-02: General Posting
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on posting keys and their configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve technical support or SAP consultants for further investigation.