How To Fix FX050 - Transaction number is missing for external posting

FX050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Transaction number is missing for external posting

What causes this issue?

Transaction key for external document entry not defined in the
local client.

System Response

The entered documents are not stored.

How to fix this error?

The transaction key should have been available. Please contact the
SAP FI hotline under the usual telephone numbers.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX050 - Transaction number is missing for external posting ?

  The SAP error message FX050, which states "Transaction number is missing for external posting," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with external postings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that the system is expecting a transaction number for a posting that is being processed, but it is not provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Transaction Number: The most common cause is that the transaction number required for the external posting is not being generated or passed correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Asset Accounting settings that prevent the transaction number from being created.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors or omissions can lead to missing transaction numbers.
  Integration Issues: If the posting is being triggered from another module (like FI or CO), there may be integration issues that prevent the transaction number from being passed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting