How To Fix FX021 - First item: Enter pstng key, receiv.comp.code, G/L acct

FX021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: First item: Enter pstng key, receiv.comp.code, G/L acct

What causes this issue?

In the first line on the entry screen, you have made an entry for at
least one of the fields Posting key, Company code or G/L account.

System Response

The line was not stored.

How to fix this error?

If an entry is not made in the fields Posting key, Company code or G/L
account, the system copies the values from the line above. There is,
however, no line above for the first line. Therefore, specify the
posting key, company code or G/L account or delete the line.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX021 - First item: Enter pstng key, receiv.comp.code, G/L acct ?

  The SAP error message FX021 typically indicates that there is missing information in a financial transaction, specifically related to the posting key, receiving company code, or general ledger (G/L) account. This error often occurs during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries, in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key: The posting key is a two-digit code that determines the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit or credit). If this is not entered, the system cannot process the transaction.
  Missing Company Code: The company code is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity. If the receiving company code is not specified, the system cannot determine where to post the transaction.
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account is necessary for posting financial transactions. If it is not provided, the system cannot identify where to record the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial